Origins of the Lett surname

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    In 1921, most Letts lived in london

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    4,400 Letts found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Letts

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    Commmon female occupations for Letts in 1921

    Lace Maker

    23

    Living On Own Means

    14

    Laundress

    12

    Dressmaker

    10

    Charwoman

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Letts in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    30

    Farm Hands

    23

    Butcher

    21

    General Labourer

    14

    Carman

    12

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