Origins of the Lail surname

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    In 1921, most Lails lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Lail first names?

    John

    James

    Mary

    Sarah

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    Common jobs for Lails

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    Commmon female occupations for Lails in 1921

    House Servant

    3

    Dressmaker

    2

    Farmer's Daughter

    2

    Art Crafting And Drawers

    1

    Farm Hands

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Lails in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    12

    Farm Hands

    10

    General Farmers

    8

    Semiskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

    7

    Unskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

    7

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