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    In 1921, most Words lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Words

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    Commmon female occupations for Words in 1921

    House Servant

    25

    Domestic Servant

    22

    Dressmaker

    21

    General Servant Domestic

    19

    General Servant

    17

    Commmon male occupations for Words in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    63

    Coal Miner

    36

    Farm Hands

    28

    General Labourer

    23

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