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    In 1921, most Schools lived in london

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    Interesting facts about School

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    We have for the School surname. The oldest one dates back to 1066.

    Who were Schools most likely to marry?

    Meffords
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    What are the most common School first names?

    John

    Hugh

    Charity

    Mary

    Our tell us the names of School family members
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    Common jobs for Schools

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

    Commmon female occupations for Schools in 1921

    At School

    3

    No Occupation

    3

    Bookseller Tc

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Book Seller Assistant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Schools in 1921

    Printer Compositor

    3

    Tailor

    3

    Wireworker

    3

    Bar

    2

    Bookseller Tc

    2

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