Origins of the Jefferys surname

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    In 1921, most Jefferyses lived in london

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    Common jobs for Jefferyses

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    Commmon female occupations for Jefferyses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    43

    Living On Own Means

    25

    Laundress

    19

    Domestic Servant

    16

    Housekeeper

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Jefferyses in 1921

    Farmer

    47

    Carpenter

    28

    Bricklayer

    23

    Yeoman

    23

    General Labourer

    16

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