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    In 1921, most Marcuses lived in london

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    4,600 Marcus Travel & migration records
    3,000 Marcuses found in all Census records

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    Joseph

    Samuel

    Rose

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Marcuses

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    Common female occupations for Marcuses in 1921

    Tailoress

    29

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Dressmaker

    9

    Bookkeepers And Cashiers

    6

    Clerks

    6

    Common male occupations for Marcuses in 1921

    Tailor

    44

    Salespersons

    32

    Clerks

    28

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    25

    Sales Clerks

    23

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