Origins of the Nugent surname

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    In 1921, most Nugents lived in london

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    Common jobs for Nugents

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    Commmon female occupations for Nugents in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    44

    Dressmaker

    43

    Living On Own Means

    32

    Charwoman

    31

    Servant

    29

    Commmon male occupations for Nugents in 1921

    General Labourer

    109

    Coal Miner

    80

    Dock Labourer

    76

    Tailor

    56

    Carter

    48

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