Origins of the Perthen surname

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    In 1921, most Perthens lived in london

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    Francis Joseph

    Horace Louis

    Wilhelmina

    Hannah

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    Common jobs for Perthens

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    Commmon female occupations for Perthens in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Servant Domestic

    1

    Telephone Operators London

    1

    Telephonist

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Perthens in 1921

    Wood Carver

    5

    Watchmaker

    2

    Engine Fitter

    1

    Gardener

    1

    Gardener & Bailiff Domestic Servant

    1

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