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    In 1921, most Janssons lived in london

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    210 Janssons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Jansson

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    Common jobs for Janssons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Janssons in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    Able Seaman

    1

    Atendans An Cook

    1

    Cook (Domestic)

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Janssons in 1921

    Able Seaman

    38

    Farmer

    22

    Dr.

    17

    A B Seaman

    8

    Fireman

    7

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