Origins of the Du Bois surname

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    In 1921, most Du Boises lived in london

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    Common jobs for Du boises

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    Commmon female occupations for Du boises in 1921

    Dressmaker

    18

    Annuitant

    12

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Governess

    9

    Private Means

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Du boises in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    25

    Farm Hands

    17

    General Farmers

    10

    Commercial Traveller

    8

    Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

    8

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