Origins of the Pearsey surname

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    In 1921, most Pearseys lived in london

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    What are the most common Pearsey first names?

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Pearseys

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    Commmon female occupations for Pearseys in 1921

    Widow

    7

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Farmer's Daur

    3

    General Servant

    3

    House Servant

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Pearseys in 1921

    Tinman

    11

    Bricklayer

    6

    Carter

    4

    General Labourer

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

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