Origins of the Abbess surname

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    In 1921, most Abbesses lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Abbess

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    What are the most common Abbess first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Abbesses

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    Commmon female occupations for Abbesses in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Housemaid

    2

    Machinist

    2

    Straw Plaiter

    2

    Bookseller

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Abbesses in 1921

    Coal Miner

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Blacksmith

    2

    Brewers Traveller

    2

    Carman

    2

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