Origins of the Joist surname

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    In 1921, most Joists lived in london

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    Kenneth Bradford

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Joists

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    Commmon female occupations for Joists in 1921

    Factory Girl

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    Letting Apartments

    3

    Mangler

    2

    Housemaid Dom Serv

    1

    Private Means

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Joists in 1921

    Lock Keeper

    2

    Agent Shipping Co

    1

    Agent To Shipping Firm

    1

    Boot Maker

    1

    Bricklayer

    1

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