Origins of the Peover surname

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    In 1921, most Peovers lived in london

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    Common jobs for Peovers

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    Commmon female occupations for Peovers in 1921

    Boot Binder

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    Spinster

    7

    Domestic Servant

    4

    Silk Piecer

    4

    Dressmaker

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Peovers in 1921

    Butcher

    14

    Shoe Maker

    12

    Shoemaker

    8

    Joiner

    7

    Yeoman

    6

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