Origins of the Pitkin surname

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    In 1921, most Pitkins lived in london

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    What are the most common Pitkin first names?

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    Common jobs for Pitkins

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    Commmon female occupations for Pitkins in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Bonnet Sewer

    11

    Straw Bonnet Sewer

    11

    Domestic Servant

    8

    Lace Maker

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Pitkins in 1921

    Carpenter

    21

    Agricultural Labourer

    20

    General Labourer

    13

    Ag. Lab.

    12

    Farm Labourer

    10

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