Origins of the Lind surname

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    In 1921, most Linds lived in london

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    6,800 Lind Travel & migration records
    4,000 Linds found in all Census records

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Linds

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    Commmon female occupations for Linds in 1921

    Dressmaker

    21

    Domestic Servant

    20

    House Servant

    15

    Living On Own Means

    14

    Housekeeper

    12

    Commmon male occupations for Linds in 1921

    Blacksmith

    57

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    32

    Able Seaman

    26

    Farm Hands

    20

    Mariner

    20

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