Origins of the Master surname

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    In 1921, most Masters lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Master

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    Who were Masters most likely to marry?

    Mc Masters

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    le Masters
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    What are the most common Master first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Masters

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    Commmon female occupations for Masters in 1921

    Dressmaker

    27

    House Servant

    22

    Servant

    21

    Living On Own Means

    15

    Private Means

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Masters in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    44

    Master

    38

    Carpenter

    23

    Coal Miner

    22

    Clerk

    17

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