Origins of the Kinnell surname

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    In 1921, most Kinnells lived in london

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    490 Kinnell Travel & migration records
    1,600 Kinnells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Kinnell

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    Who were Kinnells most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Kinnell first names?

    John

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Kinnells

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Kinnells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    Domestic Servant

    8

    Linen Weaver

    8

    Annuitant

    5

    Brick Maker

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Kinnells in 1921

    Coal Miner

    12

    Ploughman

    11

    Farm Servant

    10

    Ag Labourer

    7

    Carter

    6

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