Origins of the Abba surname

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    In 1921, most Abbas lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Abbas

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    Commmon female occupations for Abbas in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    6

    Cotton Winder

    3

    House Servant

    3

    Blacksmith Wife

    2

    Dress Maker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Abbas in 1921

    Bobbin Turner

    16

    Cabinet Maker

    8

    Shipwright

    8

    Joiner

    7

    Blacksmith

    5

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