Origins of the Towt surname

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    In 1921, most Towts lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Towt first names?

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    Common jobs for Towts

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    Commmon female occupations for Towts in 1921

    China & Glass Dealer

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Formerly Dressmaker

    1

    House Maid Domestic

    1

    Living On Own Means

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Towts in 1921

    Blacksmith

    7

    Carpenter

    4

    Ironmonger

    4

    Apprentice ?

    1

    Black Smith

    1

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