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    In 1921, most Lists lived in london

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    860 List Travel & migration records
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    What are the most common List first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Lists

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Lists in 1921

    Dressmaker

    22

    General Servant Domestic

    11

    Nurse

    11

    General Servant

    10

    Living On Own Means

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Lists in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    44

    Farm Labourer

    34

    Butcher

    12

    Gardener

    12

    Boot Maker

    11

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