Origins of the Nail surname

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    In 1921, most Nails lived in london

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    Common jobs for Nails

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    Common female occupations for Nails in 1921

    House Servant

    11

    Domestic Servant

    10

    Lab

    9

    Servant

    6

    Cook

    5

    Common male occupations for Nails in 1921

    Farm Hands

    25

    General Farmers

    13

    Coal Miner

    12

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    12

    Tailor

    11

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