Origins of the Wish surname

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    In 1921, most Wishs lived in london

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    200 Wish Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Wish

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    What are the most common Wish first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Wishs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Wishs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    11

    Living On Own Means

    6

    Annuitant

    5

    Farmers Daughter

    5

    House Maid

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Wishs in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    8

    Cooper

    4

    Drapers Assistant

    4

    Farmer

    4

    Retired Farmer

    4

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