Origins of the Tillstone surname

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    In 1921, most Tillstones lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Tillstone first names?

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    Emma

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    Common jobs for Tillstones

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    Commmon female occupations for Tillstones in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Domestic Servant

    3

    Dress Maker

    2

    General Servant Domestic Unemployed

    2

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Tillstones in 1921

    Bricklayers Labourer

    4

    Cordwainer

    3

    Shoe Maker

    3

    Laborer Railway

    2

    Landed Proprietor

    2

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