Origins of the Frettsome surname

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    In 1921, most Frettsomes lived in east-midlands

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    200 Frettsomes found in all Census records

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    Daisy

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    Common jobs for Frettsomes

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

    Commmon female occupations for Frettsomes in 1921

    Hosiery Frame Works Socks

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    Home

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    Cigar Maker

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    Companion

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    Dressmaker

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    Commmon male occupations for Frettsomes in 1921

    Farm Labour

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    Grazier

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    Railway Porter

    2

    Assistant Officer

    1

    Barber

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