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Origins of the Want surname

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    In 1921, most Wants lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Want

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    What are the most common Want first names?

    William

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    Elizabeth

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Wants

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

    Common female occupations for Wants in 1921

    Laundress

    33

    Dressmaker

    27

    Domestic Servant

    17

    Servant

    13

    Housekeeper

    12

    Common male occupations for Wants in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    37

    Bricklayer

    28

    General Labourer

    27

    Carpenter

    21

    Butcher

    18

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