Origins of the Phythian surname

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    In 1921, most Phythians lived in london

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    270 Phythian Travel & migration records
    3,300 Phythians found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Phythians

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

    Commmon female occupations for Phythians in 1921

    Laundress

    19

    Charwoman

    13

    Cotton Weaver

    10

    Domestic Servant

    8

    Cotton Spinner

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Phythians in 1921

    Blacksmith

    31

    Farmer

    21

    Carter

    19

    Joiner

    17

    Gardener

    11

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