Origins of the Limn surname

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    In 1921, most Limns lived in east

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    What are the most common Limn first names?

    John

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Limns

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    Commmon female occupations for Limns in 1921

    Assisting In Business

    1

    Bead Trimmer

    1

    General Servant

    1

    Mantle Maker

    1

    Stitcher

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Limns in 1921

    Bricklayer

    5

    Builder

    2

    Coal Miner

    2

    Working Bricklayer

    2

    Blacksmith J

    1

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