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    In 1921, most Demerses lived in west-midlands

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    1,500 Demers Travel & migration records
    30 Demerses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Demers

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    What are the most common Demers first names?

    Joseph

    Arthur

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Demerses

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

    Common female occupations for Demerses in 1921

    Ag Carter Wife

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    Fundholders Wife

    1

    Machine Shop And Related Occupations

    1

    Miscellaneous (Aviator Cadet) Clerk

    1

    Common male occupations for Demerses in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    28

    Unskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

    14

    Semiskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

    8

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    8

    Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

    7

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