Origins of the Keil surname

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    In 1921, most Keils lived in london

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    1,200 Keils found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Keils

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Keils in 1921

    Cooking

    1

    Farm Servant's Wife

    1

    Grocers Assistant

    1

    Common male occupations for Keils in 1921

    Farm Hands

    20

    Farm Servant

    13

    Cabinet Maker

    9

    General Farmers

    8

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    8

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