Origins of the Portsmouth surname

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    In 1921, most Portsmouths lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Portsmouth

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    What are the most common Portsmouth first names?

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    William

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Portsmouths

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    Common female occupations for Portsmouths in 1921

    Servant

    22

    Laundress

    20

    Dressmaker

    18

    Living On Own Means

    18

    Domestic Servant

    17

    Common male occupations for Portsmouths in 1921

    General Labourer

    25

    Agricultural Labourer

    22

    Bricklayer

    21

    Farm Labourer

    14

    Carpenter

    13

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