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    In 1921, most Drehers lived in east-midlands

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    390 Dreher Travel & migration records
    290 Drehers found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Dreher

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    John

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    Anna Maria

    Anna

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    Common jobs for Drehers

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    Common female occupations for Drehers in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Assistant Dairymaid

    1

    Assistant To Father In Law

    1

    Barrell Maker

    1

    Common male occupations for Drehers in 1921

    Bauer

    15

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    14

    Clerks

    8

    Farm Hands

    8

    Cooper

    6

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