Origins of the Posner surname

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    In 1921, most Posners lived in london

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    1,600 Posners found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Posner first names?

    Morris

    Samuel

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    Rose

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    Common jobs for Posners

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    Commmon female occupations for Posners in 1921

    Tailoress

    22

    Button Hole Hand

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Button Holer

    2

    Cap Machinist

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Posners in 1921

    Tailor

    46

    Cigarette Maker

    9

    Sales Clerks

    8

    Salespersons

    8

    Tinsmiths

    7

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