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Origins of the Belam surname

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    In 1921, most Belams lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Belam first names?

    Thomas

    William

    Elizabeth

    Alice Catherine

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    Common jobs for Belams

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

    Common female occupations for Belams in 1921

    Annuitant

    3

    Living On Her Own Means

    3

    Brush Drawer

    2

    Clerk (Gen P Office)

    2

    Pauper

    2

    Common male occupations for Belams in 1921

    Coal Miner

    4

    Cordwainer

    3

    Leather Dresser

    3

    Butler

    2

    Dock Labourer

    2

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