Origins of the Tunster surname

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    In 1921, most Tunsters lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Tunster

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    Who were Tunsters most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Tunster first names?

    John

    William

    Mary Ann

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Tunsters

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

    Commmon female occupations for Tunsters in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Alms Woman

    1

    Assistant School Mistress

    1

    At Home

    1

    Char Woman

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Tunsters in 1921

    Boot & Shoe Maker

    3

    General Labourer

    2

    Agricultural Fitter

    1

    Beer Retailler

    1

    Brewers Labr

    1

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