Origins of the Sample surname

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    In 1921, most Samples lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Sample

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    What are the most common Sample first names?

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    Common jobs for Samples

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Samples in 1921

    Dressmaker

    23

    Milliner

    12

    House Servant

    11

    Domestic Servant

    10

    General Servant Domestic

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Samples in 1921

    Coal Miner

    49

    Farm Hands

    31

    Blacksmith

    23

    Saddler

    21

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    21

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