Origins of the Lair surname

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    In 1921, most Lairs lived in undefined

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    What are the most common Lair first names?

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    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Lairs

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    Commmon female occupations for Lairs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    3

    Married

    2

    Actress

    1

    Annuitant

    1

    Artists Daur

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Lairs in 1921

    Farm Hands

    16

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    9

    General Farmers

    5

    Semiskilled Construction Occupations

    4

    Cooper

    3

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