Origins of the Dufresne surname

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    In 1921, most Dufresnes lived in undefined

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    Common jobs for Dufresnes

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    Commmon female occupations for Dufresnes in 1921

    Dress Maker

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    Dressmaker

    3

    Grocer

    3

    At Home

    2

    Farmer Daughter Dairy Work

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Dufresnes in 1921

    Carpenter

    6

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    6

    Semiskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

    5

    Machinists Apprentices

    4

    Salespersons

    4

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