Origins of the Feist surname

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    In 1921, most Feists lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Feist first names?

    Alfred

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Feists

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    Commmon female occupations for Feists in 1921

    Laundress

    12

    Dressmaker

    9

    General Servant Domestic

    8

    House Keeper

    5

    Housekeeper

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Feists in 1921

    Poulterer

    15

    Gardener

    10

    General Labourer

    10

    Carman

    8

    Butcher

    7

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