Origins of the Peover surname

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    In 1921, most Peovers lived in london

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    Common jobs for Peovers

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

    Common female occupations for Peovers in 1921

    Boot Binder

    7

    Spinster

    7

    Domestic Servant

    4

    Silk Piecer

    4

    Dressmaker

    3

    Common male occupations for Peovers in 1921

    Butcher

    14

    Shoe Maker

    12

    Shoemaker

    8

    Joiner

    7

    Yeoman

    6

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