Origins of the Wainman surname

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    In 1921, most Wainmans lived in london

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    620 Wainman Travel & migration records
    4,600 Wainmans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Wainmans

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    Commmon female occupations for Wainmans in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    67

    Cotton Winder

    21

    Weaver Cotton

    15

    Dressmaker

    14

    Living On Own Means

    12

    Commmon male occupations for Wainmans in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    37

    Joiner

    22

    Cabinet Maker

    15

    Farmer

    14

    Weaver Cotton

    13

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