Origins of the Keyser surname

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    In 1921, most Keysers lived in london

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    1,100 Keyser Travel & migration records
    670 Keysers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Keysers

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

    Commmon female occupations for Keysers in 1921

    Brush Drawer

    5

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Private Means

    3

    Dress Maker

    2

    Hotel Keeper

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Keysers in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    15

    Farm Hands

    14

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    9

    Tinsmiths

    9

    Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

    6

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