Origins of the Wilmington surname

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    In 1921, most Wilmingtons lived in london

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    650 Wilmingtons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Wilmingtons

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    Commmon female occupations for Wilmingtons in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    5

    Cardboard Box Maker

    4

    Widow

    4

    Card Room Hand

    2

    Cook Domestic

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Wilmingtons in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    12

    Farmer

    5

    French Polisher

    5

    Butcher

    2

    Butler Domestic

    2

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