Origins of the Cossum surname

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    In 1921, most Cossums lived in london

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    Emily

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    Common jobs for Cossums

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    Commmon female occupations for Cossums in 1921

    Dressmaker

    2

    Machinist

    2

    Chemical Manufac Assistant

    1

    Collar Maker

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Cossums in 1921

    Mercer

    6

    Telegraph Engineer

    5

    Boot Maker

    3

    Draper

    3

    Telegraph Instrument Maker

    3

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