Origins of the Yearn surname

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    In 1921, most Yearns lived in london

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    What are the most common Yearn first names?

    William

    James

    Mary

    Phoebe

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    Common jobs for Yearns

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    Commmon female occupations for Yearns in 1921

    Cotton Reeler

    6

    Cotton Weaver

    3

    Servant

    3

    Cotton Piecer

    2

    Domestic

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Yearns in 1921

    Coal Miner

    8

    Blacksmith

    2

    Copper Miner

    2

    Hatter

    2

    Iron Turner

    2

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