Origins of the Peabody surname

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    In 1921, most Peabodys lived in london

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    2,000 Peabodys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Peabody

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    Common jobs for Peabodys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Peabodys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    14

    Laundress

    9

    Domestic Servant

    7

    Living On Own Means

    7

    Dress Maker

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Peabodys in 1921

    Boat Builder

    21

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    14

    Carpenter

    10

    General Labourer

    10

    Coal Miner

    9

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