Origins of the Minister surname

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    In 1921, most Ministers lived in east

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    Interesting facts about Minister

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    What are the most common Minister first names?

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    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Ministers

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    Commmon female occupations for Ministers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    20

    Domestic Servant

    10

    Housekeeper

    8

    General Servant Domestic

    7

    Charwoman

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Ministers in 1921

    Tailor

    20

    Agricultural Labourer

    19

    Carpenter

    16

    Farmer

    12

    Farm Labourer

    10

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