Origins of the Press surname

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    In 1921, most Presses lived in london

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    2,200 Press Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Press

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    What are the most common Press first names?

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    Common jobs for Presses

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Presses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    39

    Tailoress

    29

    General Servant Domestic

    19

    Laundress

    18

    Charwoman

    17

    Commmon male occupations for Presses in 1921

    Carpenter

    42

    Tailor

    38

    General Labourer

    33

    Farmer

    28

    Carman

    24

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