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    In 1921, most Bares lived in london

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    560 Bare Travel & migration records
    1,600 Bares found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Bares

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    Common female occupations for Bares in 1921

    Dressmaker

    7

    Governess

    7

    House Servant

    7

    Widow

    7

    Laundress

    4

    Common male occupations for Bares in 1921

    Farm Hands

    27

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    14

    Agricultural Labourer

    13

    Engine Fitter

    11

    General Farmers

    11

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