Origins of the Chamber surname

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    In 1921, most Chambers lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Chamber

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    What are the most common Chamber first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Chambers

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    Common female occupations for Chambers in 1921

    House Servant

    29

    Dressmaker

    25

    Laundress

    20

    House Keeper

    19

    Cotton Weaver

    16

    Common male occupations for Chambers in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    50

    Coal Miner

    31

    Carpenter

    24

    Carter

    16

    Farm Labourer

    16

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