Origins of the Trail surname

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    In 1921, most Trails lived in london

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    What are the most common Trail first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Trails

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

    Commmon female occupations for Trails in 1921

    Dressmaker

    31

    Annuitant

    28

    Domestic Servant

    23

    F S

    22

    House Servant

    14

    Commmon male occupations for Trails in 1921

    Weaver

    30

    Farm Servant

    25

    Fisherman

    22

    Blacksmith

    21

    Farmer

    21

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