Origins of the Bezant surname

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    In 1921, most Bezants lived in london

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    230 Bezant Travel & migration records
    1,400 Bezants found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Bezant

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    Common jobs for Bezants

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

    Common female occupations for Bezants in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    House Servant

    5

    Lab

    5

    Housemaid Domestic

    4

    Common male occupations for Bezants in 1921

    Gardener

    12

    Lab

    11

    Shoemaker

    9

    Pawnbroker

    7

    Carpenter

    6

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