Origins of the Peel surname
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Interesting facts about Peel
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Common jobs for Peels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Peels in 1921
Cotton Weaver
222
Dressmaker
189
Living On Own Means
92
Housekeeper
87
Domestic Servant
83
Common male occupations for Peels in 1921
Coal Miner
390
Coal Miner Hewer
125
Farmer
125
Agricultural Labourer
116
General Labourer
111
