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Origins of the Peyer surname

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    In 1921, most Peyers lived in south-west

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    230 Peyers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Peyers

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

    Common female occupations for Peyers in 1921

    House Keeper

    3

    At School

    1

    Clergymans Wife

    1

    Cook

    1

    Daughter

    1

    Common male occupations for Peyers in 1921

    Accountant

    3

    Colonial Produce Broker

    3

    Farm Servant

    3

    Worsted Factory Worker

    3

    Blacksmith

    2

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