Origins of the Kneill surname

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    In 1921, most Kneills lived in london

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    Common jobs for Kneills

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    Commmon female occupations for Kneills in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

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    Weaver Cotton

    2

    Char Woman

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    House Dutys

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    Commmon male occupations for Kneills in 1921

    Railway Signalman

    2

    Railway Station Master

    2

    Weaver Cotton

    2

    Blacksmith Journeyman

    1

    Caretaker Corporation Stores

    1

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