Origins of the Phayre surname

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    In 1921, most Phayres lived in south-east

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    130 Phayre Travel & migration records
    240 Phayres found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Phayres

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

    Commmon female occupations for Phayres in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Living On Her Own Means

    6

    Confectioner

    3

    Assisting In The Business

    2

    Private Means

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Phayres in 1921

    Draper

    3

    Licensed Victualler

    2

    Retired Grocer

    2

    Army Colonel Retired Pension

    1

    Army Pensioner

    1

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