Origins of the Wane surname

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    In 1921, most Wanes lived in london

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    380 Wane Travel & migration records
    3,500 Wanes found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Wanes

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    Commmon female occupations for Wanes in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    30

    Dressmaker

    14

    Servant

    9

    House Keeper

    8

    Charwoman

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Wanes in 1921

    Coal Miner

    31

    Joiner

    30

    Carpenter

    19

    Collier

    18

    Agricultural Labourer

    16

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