Origins of the Buys surname
About the Buyses
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Interesting facts about Buys
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We have for the Buys surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Buys first names?
John
William
Mary
Marie
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Common jobs for Buyses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Buyses in 1921
Farmers Daur
1
General Servant
1
Governess
1
Joiner
1
Kitchen Maid
1
Common male occupations for Buyses in 1921
Carpenters
2
Farm Hands
2
Glass Maker
2
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
2
Shipping And Receiving Clerks
2
