Origins of the Eyes surname

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    In 1921, most Eyeses lived in london

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    100 Eyes Travel & migration records
    1,200 Eyeses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Eyes

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    We have for the Eyes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1627.

    Who were Eyeses most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Eyes first names?

    John

    Thomas

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Eyeses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Eyeses in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Widow

    7

    General Servant

    5

    Living On Own Means

    5

    Laundress

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Eyeses in 1921

    Joiner

    16

    Blacksmith

    14

    Wheelwright

    14

    Waterman

    10

    Tailor

    8

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