Origins of the Player surname

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    In 1921, most Players lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Player

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    What are the most common Player first names?

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    Common jobs for Players

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    Commmon female occupations for Players in 1921

    Laundress

    65

    Dressmaker

    45

    General Servant Domestic

    42

    Domestic Servant

    39

    House Servant

    24

    Commmon male occupations for Players in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    73

    Carpenter

    59

    Farm Labourer

    40

    General Labourer

    40

    Shoemaker

    21

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