Origins of the Forrer surname

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    In 1921, most Forrers lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Forrer first names?

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    Common jobs for Forrers

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

    Commmon female occupations for Forrers in 1921

    Corset Maker

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    Cook

    1

    Cook Domestic

    1

    Friend & Nurse

    1

    Kitchen Maid

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Forrers in 1921

    Clerks

    2

    General Merchant

    2

    Groom

    2

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

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