Origins of the Lawler surname

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    In 1921, most Lawlers lived in london

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    Common jobs for Lawlers

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    Commmon female occupations for Lawlers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    72

    Laundress

    45

    Tailoress

    44

    Domestic Servant

    39

    Servant

    34

    Commmon male occupations for Lawlers in 1921

    General Labourer

    105

    Tailor

    64

    Dock Labourer

    39

    Fireman

    39

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    38

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