Origins of the Lace surname

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    In 1921, most Laces lived in isle-of-man

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    What are the most common Lace first names?

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    Common jobs for Laces

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    Commmon female occupations for Laces in 1921

    Dressmaker

    31

    Living On Own Means

    26

    Domestic Servant

    17

    General Servant

    16

    Annuitant

    14

    Commmon male occupations for Laces in 1921

    Fisherman

    46

    Able Seaman

    38

    Lead Miner

    38

    Mariner

    38

    Fireman

    36

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