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Origins of the Abrey surname

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    In 1921, most Abreys lived in london

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    250 Abrey Travel & migration records
    3,300 Abreys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Abreys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Abreys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    13

    Living On Own Means

    11

    General Servant

    9

    Laundress

    8

    Charwoman

    5

    Common male occupations for Abreys in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    47

    Carpenter

    20

    Farm Labourer

    17

    Farmer

    17

    Shepherd

    12

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