Origins of the Bear surname

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    In 1921, most Bears lived in london

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    1,600 Bear Travel & migration records
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    What are the most common Bear first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Bears

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    Commmon female occupations for Bears in 1921

    Dressmaker

    46

    Living On Own Means

    26

    House Servant

    25

    Private Means

    20

    House Keeper

    19

    Commmon male occupations for Bears in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    36

    Carpenter

    29

    Shipwright

    27

    Butcher

    26

    Tin Miner

    24

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