Origins of the Burs surname

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    In 1921, most Burses lived in south-west

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    120 Burs Travel & migration records
    140 Burses found in all Census records

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    Sarah

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    Common jobs for Burses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Burses in 1921

    Alms Person Formerly Governess

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    Almsperson (Charwoman)

    1

    Cook

    1

    Cook Domestic

    1

    General (Domestic)

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Burses in 1921

    General Labourer

    3

    Baker

    2

    Butcher

    2

    Farm Labourer

    2

    Warehouseman

    2

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