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Origins of the Mendelssohn surname

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    In 1921, most Mendelssohns lived in london

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    270 Mendelssohn Travel & migration records
    160 Mendelssohns found in all Census records

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    Annie

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    Common jobs for Mendelssohns

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Mendelssohns in 1921

    Private Means

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    Fine Art Publisher

    1

    Governess (Private)

    1

    Living On Own Means

    1

    School Scholar

    1

    Common male occupations for Mendelssohns in 1921

    Artist & Photographer

    2

    Fine Art Publisher

    2

    Artificial Flower & Feather Agt

    1

    Com Agent

    1

    Commercial Traveller

    1

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