Origins of the Parkhurst surname

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    In 1921, most Parkhursts lived in london

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    Common jobs for Parkhursts

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    Commmon female occupations for Parkhursts in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Annuitant

    11

    General Servant

    10

    Dress Maker

    9

    Laundress

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Parkhursts in 1921

    Carpenter

    20

    General Labourer

    16

    Grocer

    16

    Agricultural Labourer

    15

    Tinsmiths

    14

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