Origins of the Cuming surname

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    In 1921, most Cumings lived in london

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    Common jobs for Cumings

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    Commmon female occupations for Cumings in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    20

    Milliner

    19

    Dressmaker

    16

    Farmers Daughter

    15

    F S

    14

    Commmon male occupations for Cumings in 1921

    Farmer

    32

    Carpenter

    24

    Farmers Son

    23

    Merchant

    17

    Tailor

    15

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