Origins of the Parnwell surname

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    In 1921, most Parnwells lived in east

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    Common jobs for Parnwells

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    Commmon female occupations for Parnwells in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

    5

    Cook Domestic

    3

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Labourers Wife

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Parnwells in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    29

    Cooper

    7

    Farm Labourer

    7

    Gardener Domestic

    7

    Tailor

    5

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