Origins of the Luis surname

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    In 1921, most Luises lived in london

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    270 Luis Travel & migration records
    450 Luises found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Luis

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    What are the most common Luis first names?

    Manuel

    Antonio

    Maria

    Juana

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    Common jobs for Luises

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    Commmon female occupations for Luises in 1921

    Servant

    5

    Agricultural Labourer Daughter

    2

    Charwoman

    2

    Housemaid Domestic

    2

    Income From Money In Bank

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Luises in 1921

    Farm Hands

    4

    Able Seaman

    3

    Farm Labourer

    3

    A B

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

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