Origins of the Nelless surname

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    In 1921, most Nellesses lived in north-east

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    What are the most common Nelless first names?

    George

    Samuel

    Mary

    Isabella

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    Common jobs for Nellesses

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    Commmon female occupations for Nellesses in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Farmers Wife

    1

    General Servant

    1

    Labourer Wife

    1

    Laundry Maid

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Nellesses in 1921

    Farmer

    5

    Horse Man On Farm

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Carter On Farm

    1

    Cordwainer

    1

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