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    In 1921, most Fryes lived in london

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    1,800 Frye Travel & migration records
    980 Fryes found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Fryes

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    Common female occupations for Fryes in 1921

    Widow

    11

    Dressmaker

    6

    Schoolmaster Daur

    6

    Living On Own Means

    4

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Common male occupations for Fryes in 1921

    Farm Hands

    99

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    99

    General Farmers

    54

    Attendants

    26

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    25

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