Origins of the Boys surname

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    In 1921, most Boyses lived in london

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    1,400 Boys Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Boyses

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    Commmon female occupations for Boyses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    62

    House Servant

    35

    Living On Own Means

    34

    Private Means

    27

    Cotton Weaver

    26

    Commmon male occupations for Boyses in 1921

    Carpenter

    74

    Agricultural Labourer

    55

    Grocer

    39

    Tailor

    39

    Bricklayer

    32

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