Origins of the Blew surname

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    In 1921, most Blews lived in south-west

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    320 Blew Travel & migration records
    1,200 Blews found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Blews

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    Common female occupations for Blews in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    9

    Annuitant

    6

    Domestic Servant

    6

    Private Means

    6

    House Servant

    5

    Common male occupations for Blews in 1921

    Paper Maker

    10

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

    Blacksmith

    6

    Boatman

    6

    Living On Own Means

    5

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