Origins of the Adam surname

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    In 1921, most Adams lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Adam

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    Common jobs for Adams

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    Common female occupations for Adams in 1921

    Dressmaker

    234

    Domestic Servant

    182

    F S

    138

    Housekeeper

    137

    Annuitant

    116

    Common male occupations for Adams in 1921

    Farmer

    299

    Weaver

    291

    Coal Miner

    248

    Farm Servant

    193

    Joiner

    160

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