Origins of the Less surname

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    In 1921, most Lesses lived in london

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    420 Less Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Less

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    What are the most common Less first names?

    John

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Lesses

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    Commmon female occupations for Lesses in 1921

    Agre Lab

    4

    Cotton Factory Worker

    3

    Cotton Weaver

    3

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Lesses in 1921

    Cigar Maker

    7

    Agre Lab

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Fireman

    4

    Cotton Piecer

    3

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