Origins of the Kane surname

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    In 1921, most Kanes lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Kane

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    Common jobs for Kanes

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    Common female occupations for Kanes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    96

    Domestic Servant

    74

    Laundress

    49

    Mill Worker

    49

    Charwoman

    46

    Common male occupations for Kanes in 1921

    Coal Miner

    242

    General Labourer

    226

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    96

    Coal Miner Hewer

    75

    Tinsmiths

    65

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