Origins of the Ben surname

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    In 1921, most Bens lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Ben

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    What are the most common Ben first names?

    John

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    Common jobs for Bens

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

    Commmon female occupations for Bens in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    6

    Servant

    6

    Dressmaker

    5

    House Servant

    5

    General Servant

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Bens in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    12

    Blacksmith

    8

    Carter

    7

    Servant

    7

    Workman

    6

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