Origins of the Kitchener surname

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    In 1921, most Kitcheners lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Kitchener

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    What are the most common Kitchener first names?

    William

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Kitcheners

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    Commmon female occupations for Kitcheners in 1921

    Dressmaker

    54

    Laundress

    48

    General Servant Domestic

    25

    Lace Maker

    25

    Charwoman

    21

    Commmon male occupations for Kitcheners in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    56

    Baker

    47

    Coal Miner

    39

    General Labourer

    38

    Carpenter

    33

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