Origins of the Alcorn surname
About the Alcorns
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Interesting facts about Alcorn
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William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Alcorns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Alcorns in 1921
Millworker
9
Dressmaker
8
Servant
7
Laundress
6
Housekeeper
5
Common male occupations for Alcorns in 1921
Farm Hands
17
Coal Miner
16
General Farmers
12
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
11
General Labourer
9
