Origins of the Cousens surname

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    In 1921, most Cousenses lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Cousens first names?

    William

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    Common jobs for Cousenses

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    Commmon female occupations for Cousenses in 1921

    Laundress

    44

    General Servant

    20

    Servant

    19

    House Servant

    18

    Living On Own Means

    18

    Commmon male occupations for Cousenses in 1921

    General Labourer

    42

    Agricultural Labourer

    38

    Carpenter

    25

    Farm Labourer

    24

    Farmer

    22

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