Origins of the Buist surname

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    In 1921, most Buists lived in london

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    1,200 Buist Travel & migration records
    4,200 Buists found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Buist

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    What are the most common Buist first names?

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    Common jobs for Buists

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

    Common female occupations for Buists in 1921

    Dressmaker

    29

    Annuitant

    23

    Housekeeper

    16

    Jute Weaver

    16

    Living On Own Means

    16

    Common male occupations for Buists in 1921

    Baker

    29

    Ploughman

    21

    Clerk

    20

    Farm Servant

    17

    Merchant

    17

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