Origins of the Harter surname

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    In 1921, most Harters lived in london

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    1,100 Harter Travel & migration records
    2,400 Harters found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Harters

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    Commmon female occupations for Harters in 1921

    Dressmaker

    12

    House Servant

    11

    House Keeper

    9

    Domestic Servant

    8

    Servant

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Harters in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    24

    Farm Hands

    20

    Coal Miner

    14

    Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

    11

    General Labourer

    10

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