Origins of the Menson surname

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    In 1921, most Mensons lived in london

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    190 Mensons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Mensons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Mensons in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Annuitant

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    Bar Inn Maid

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    Collar Worker

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    Commmon male occupations for Mensons in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Able Seaman

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    Advocate's Clerk

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    Assistant In Bootshop

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    Assistant In Motoring

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