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    In 1921, most Nolsons lived in london

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    82 Nolson Travel & migration records
    320 Nolsons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Nolson

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    What are the most common Nolson first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Nolsons

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

    Common female occupations for Nolsons in 1921

    Worsted Spinner

    3

    House Servant

    2

    Servant

    2

    Assistant In Shop &c

    1

    Assisting In The Business

    1

    Common male occupations for Nolsons in 1921

    Butcher

    6

    Coal Miner

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Cutler

    3

    Window Cleaner

    3

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