Origins of the Melross surname

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    In 1921, most Melrosses lived in london

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    60 Melross Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Melrosses

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    Commmon female occupations for Melrosses in 1921

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    House Servant

    5

    Dressmaker

    4

    Farmer

    4

    Shop Assistant

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Melrosses in 1921

    Shepherd

    9

    Shoemaker

    6

    Baker

    4

    Commercial Clerk

    4

    Ironmonger

    4

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