Origins of the Smail surname

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    In 1921, most Smails lived in london

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    1,300 Smail Travel & migration records
    4,400 Smails found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Smails

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    Commmon female occupations for Smails in 1921

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    44

    Dressmaker

    26

    Domestic Servant

    21

    House Servant

    15

    General Servant

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Smails in 1921

    Joiner

    29

    Blacksmith

    26

    Shepherd

    19

    Engine Fitter

    17

    Farm Servant

    16

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