Origins of the Degg surname

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    In 1921, most Deggs lived in west-midlands

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    110 Degg Travel & migration records
    3,500 Deggs found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Deggs

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    Commmon female occupations for Deggs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    17

    Potters Gilder

    13

    Domestic Servant

    9

    Potters Burnisher

    6

    Potters Paintress

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Deggs in 1921

    Coal Miner

    30

    Coal Miner Hewer

    22

    Agricultural Labourer

    17

    Miner

    12

    Potters Printer

    11

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