Origins of the Wainfer surname

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    In 1921, most Wainfers lived in east-midlands

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    3 Wainfer Travel & migration records
    68 Wainfers found in all Census records

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    Ethel

    Mary Ann

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    Common jobs for Wainfers

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    Commmon female occupations for Wainfers in 1921

    Charwoman

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    Inmate Genl Servt Domes

    1

    Pauper

    1

    Serv

    1

    Servant (Dom)

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Wainfers in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Farm Labourer

    2

    Ag Labourer

    1

    Coal Heaver On Dock

    1

    Dock Labourer

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