Origins of the Born surname

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    In 1921, most Borns lived in london

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    1,000 Born Travel & migration records
    2,900 Borns found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Borns

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

    Commmon female occupations for Borns in 1921

    Dressmaker

    27

    House Servant

    16

    Laundress

    11

    Farmers Wife

    6

    Living On Own Means

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Borns in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    26

    Carpenter

    15

    Farmer

    13

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    13

    Butcher

    10

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