Origins of the Kanter surname

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    In 1921, most Kanters lived in london

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    280 Kanters found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Kanter first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Kanters

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    Commmon female occupations for Kanters in 1921

    Dressmaker

    5

    Assiting In The Business

    2

    Cap Manufacturer

    2

    Own Means

    2

    Almswoman

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Kanters in 1921

    Salespersons

    10

    Clerks

    4

    Stenographers And Typists

    4

    Salemen

    3

    Shipping And Receiving Clerks

    3

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