Origins of the Ponder surname

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    In 1921, most Ponders lived in east

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    What are the most common Ponder first names?

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    Common jobs for Ponders

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    Commmon female occupations for Ponders in 1921

    Dressmaker

    16

    Tailoress

    15

    Domestic Servant

    12

    General Servant

    11

    General Servant Domestic

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Ponders in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    66

    Farm Hands

    43

    Farm Labourer

    25

    General Farmers

    23

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    22

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