Origins of the Wakelan surname
About the Wakelans
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Interesting facts about Wakelan
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Annie
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wakelans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wakelans in 1921
Dress Maker
2
Living On Own Means
2
Servant
2
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2
Dressmaker
1
Common male occupations for Wakelans in 1921
Cloth Draper
1
Colliery Banksman Above Ground
1
Colliery Electrician
1
Cotton Hooker
1
Journeyman Miller
1
