Origins of the Port surname

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    In 1921, most Ports lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Port

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    What are the most common Port first names?

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    Common jobs for Ports

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    Commmon female occupations for Ports in 1921

    Laundress

    56

    Dressmaker

    40

    House Servant

    33

    General Servant Domestic

    31

    General Servant

    26

    Commmon male occupations for Ports in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    66

    General Labourer

    54

    Gardener

    38

    Carpenter

    30

    Groom

    29

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