Origins of the Blea surname

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    In 1921, most Bleas lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Blea first names?

    William

    John

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Bleas

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    Commmon female occupations for Bleas in 1921

    Minor

    4

    Widow

    4

    Cardboard Box Maker

    2

    Farmers Daur

    2

    House Maid

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Bleas in 1921

    Farrier

    10

    Yeoman

    10

    Farm Hands

    7

    Husbandman

    6

    Weaver

    6

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