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    In 1921, most Deases lived in london

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    1,200 Deas Travel & migration records
    5,900 Deases found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Deases

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

    Common female occupations for Deases in 1921

    Dressmaker

    24

    Linen Weaver

    21

    Flax Mill Worker

    19

    Housekeeper

    17

    Living On Own Means

    17

    Common male occupations for Deases in 1921

    Fisherman

    180

    Joiner

    49

    Fisher

    39

    Weaver

    27

    Baker

    26

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