Origins of the Tool surname

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    In 1921, most Tools lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Tool

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    Who were Tools most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Tool first names?

    John

    James

    Mary

    Bridget

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    Common jobs for Tools

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

    Commmon female occupations for Tools in 1921

    House Keeper

    11

    House Servant

    9

    Cotton Weaver

    7

    Servant

    7

    Cotton Factory Worker

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Tools in 1921

    Coal Miner

    25

    General Labourer

    9

    Agricultural Labourer

    7

    Cabinet Maker

    5

    Cotton Piecer

    5

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