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Origins of the Nill surname

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    In 1921, most Nills lived in yorkshire

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    Interesting facts about Nill

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    Who were Nills most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Nill first names?

    John

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Nills

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Nills in 1921

    Domestic Servant

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    Servant

    4

    Dressmaker

    3

    General Servant

    3

    House Keeper

    3

    Common male occupations for Nills in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Blacksmith

    4

    Smith

    4

    Labr

    3

    Cab Driver Groom

    2

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