Origins of the Abrams surname

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    In 1921, most Abramses lived in london

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    3,700 Abrams Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Abramses

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    Commmon female occupations for Abramses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    32

    General Servant Domestic

    30

    Domestic Servant

    19

    Laundress

    19

    Lace Maker

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Abramses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    52

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    50

    Salespersons

    37

    Carpenter

    34

    Farm Hands

    33

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