Origins of the Metherell surname

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    In 1921, most Metherells lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Metherells

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    Commmon female occupations for Metherells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    18

    Laundress

    10

    General Servant Domestic

    8

    Living On Own Means

    8

    House Servant

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Metherells in 1921

    Farmer

    22

    Carpenter

    17

    Miller

    16

    Farm Labourer

    10

    General Labourer

    10

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