Origins of the Marrs surname

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    In 1921, most Marrses lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Marrses

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    Commmon female occupations for Marrses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    11

    Domestic Servant

    10

    General Servant Domestic

    8

    At Home

    7

    Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Marrses in 1921

    Coal Miner

    23

    Blacksmith

    21

    Farm Hands

    18

    Coal Miner Hewer

    15

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    11

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