Origins of the Montague surname

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    In 1921, most Montagues lived in london

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    5,700 Montague Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Montagues

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    Commmon female occupations for Montagues in 1921

    Dressmaker

    67

    Domestic Servant

    42

    Laundress

    38

    Living On Own Means

    34

    General Servant Domestic

    31

    Commmon male occupations for Montagues in 1921

    General Labourer

    66

    Carman

    49

    Carpenter

    42

    Painter

    36

    Bricklayer

    35

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