Origins of the Lehman surname

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    In 1921, most Lehmans lived in london

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    2,900 Lehman Travel & migration records
    470 Lehmans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Lehmans

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    Commmon female occupations for Lehmans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    11

    Tailoress

    6

    Clerks

    3

    Governess

    3

    Silk Winder

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Lehmans in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    72

    Farm Hands

    44

    General Farmers

    30

    Tinsmiths

    28

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    26

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