Origins of the Boorer surname

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    In 1921, most Boorers lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Boorer first names?

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    Common jobs for Boorers

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    Commmon female occupations for Boorers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    28

    Laundress

    10

    Servant

    9

    Charwoman

    7

    Housemaid Domestic

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Boorers in 1921

    Bricklayer

    32

    Butcher

    27

    Carpenter

    21

    Agricultural Labourer

    19

    General Labourer

    17

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