Origins of the Orrill surname

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    In 1921, most Orrills lived in east-midlands

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    Common jobs for Orrills

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    Common female occupations for Orrills in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Domestic Servant

    4

    General Servant Domestic

    4

    Housekeeper

    3

    Lace Mender

    3

    Common male occupations for Orrills in 1921

    Coal Miner

    11

    Butcher

    9

    Hosiery Manufacturer

    9

    Armourer

    6

    Framework Knitter

    6

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