Origins of the Prehn surname

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    In 1921, most Prehns lived in london

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    What are the most common Prehn first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Prehns

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    Commmon female occupations for Prehns in 1921

    Berlin Wool Warehouseman

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    Laundress

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    None

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    Portrait Painter

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    ... Merchant

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    Commmon male occupations for Prehns in 1921

    Artist Painter

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    Conditor

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    Russia Merchant

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    Shipping And Receiving Clerks

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    Able Seaman

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