Origins of the Linter surname

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    In 1921, most Linters lived in south-east

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    140 Linter Travel & migration records
    1,200 Linters found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Linter first names?

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    Common jobs for Linters

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    Commmon female occupations for Linters in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

    10

    Dressmaker

    6

    Laundress

    5

    Private Means

    5

    At Home

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Linters in 1921

    Carpenter

    29

    Boot & Shoe Maker

    6

    Gardener

    6

    Professor Of Music

    6

    Agricultural Labourer

    5

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