Origins of the De Beer surname

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    In 1921, most De Beers lived in london

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    200 De Beers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for De beers

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for De beers in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Private Means

    3

    None

    2

    Dentist Assistant

    1

    Dress Maker

    1

    Commmon male occupations for De beers in 1921

    Bank Clerk

    3

    Able Seaman

    2

    Independant

    2

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Marine Insurance Clerk

    2

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