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Origins of the Bair surname

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    In 1921, most Bairs lived in south-east

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    700 Bair Travel & migration records
    450 Bairs found in all Census records

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Bairs

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

    Common female occupations for Bairs in 1921

    Annuitant

    4

    General Servant

    4

    House Keeper

    4

    Coal Drawer

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Common male occupations for Bairs in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    30

    General Farmers

    20

    Farm Hands

    16

    Carpenters

    9

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    9

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