Origins of the Pembroke surname

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    In 1921, most Pembrokes lived in london

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    What are the most common Pembroke first names?

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    Common jobs for Pembrokes

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    Commmon female occupations for Pembrokes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    17

    General Servant

    16

    Domestic Servant

    15

    Laundress

    15

    Charwoman

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Pembrokes in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    23

    General Labourer

    20

    Butcher

    16

    Fisherman

    11

    Clerk

    10

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