Origins of the Powder surname

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    In 1921, most Powders lived in london

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    What are the most common Powder first names?

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    Common jobs for Powders

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    Commmon female occupations for Powders in 1921

    Annuitant

    1

    Cartridge Cap Machinist

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    General Servant Domestic

    1

    Horse Hair Weaver

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Powders in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    8

    Cigar Tobacco Dealer

    2

    Cotton Spinner

    2

    Labourer General

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