Origins of the Ferens surname

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    In 1921, most Ferenses lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Ferenses

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    Commmon female occupations for Ferenses in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Private Means

    2

    Rope Spinner

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Child

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Ferenses in 1921

    Draper

    4

    Solicitor

    4

    Coal Miner Hewer

    3

    Drapers Assistant

    3

    Baker

    2

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