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    In 1921, most Sanders lived in london

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    Common jobs for Sanders

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    Commmon female occupations for Sanders in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    House Servant

    19

    House Keeper

    14

    Domestic Servant

    13

    Laundress

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Sanders in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    30

    Farm Hands

    23

    Coal Miner

    21

    Tailor

    20

    Yeoman

    18

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