Origins of the Wison surname

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    In 1921, most Wisons lived in london

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    Common jobs for Wisons

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    Commmon female occupations for Wisons in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    General Servant

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    House Servant

    6

    Chocolate Packer

    4

    Farmers Daughter

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Wisons in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

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    Coal Miner

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    Farmer

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    Farmers Son

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