Origins of the Knowlson surname

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    In 1921, most Knowlsons lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Knowlsons

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    Commmon female occupations for Knowlsons in 1921

    Laundress

    19

    Dressmaker

    18

    Domestic Servant

    11

    General Servant Domestic

    7

    Tailoress

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Knowlsons in 1921

    Farmer

    20

    Carpenter

    15

    Bricklayer

    13

    Gardener

    12

    Fret Cutter

    10

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