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    In 1921, most Tennants lived in london

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    5,500 Tennant Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Tennants

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    Common female occupations for Tennants in 1921

    Dressmaker

    127

    Domestic Servant

    85

    Housekeeper

    77

    House Keeper

    70

    Cotton Weaver

    62

    Common male occupations for Tennants in 1921

    Coal Miner

    291

    Farmer

    85

    Carpenter

    71

    Carter

    70

    Coal Miner Hewer

    68

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