Origins of the Bender surname

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    In 1921, most Benders lived in london

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    Common jobs for Benders

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    Commmon female occupations for Benders in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    Tailoress

    9

    Servant

    8

    Housemaid Domestic

    6

    General Servant

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Benders in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    91

    Farm Hands

    79

    Clerks

    43

    Tinsmiths

    34

    General Farmers

    31

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