Origins of the Zell surname

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    In 1921, most Zells lived in london

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    What are the most common Zell first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Zells

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    Common female occupations for Zells in 1921

    Laundress

    2

    Boatmans Daughter

    1

    Boatmans Wife

    1

    Cloth & Wollen Sorter

    1

    Cook

    1

    Common male occupations for Zells in 1921

    Railway Clerk

    7

    Tinsmiths

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Fender Mr

    3

    Railway Labourer

    3

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