Origins of the Prigg surname

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    In 1921, most Priggs lived in london

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    Common jobs for Priggs

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    Commmon female occupations for Priggs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    22

    Laundress

    13

    Domestic Servant

    10

    Horse Hair Weaver

    9

    Shoemaker

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Priggs in 1921

    Tailor

    32

    Agricultural Labourer

    18

    Shoemaker

    17

    General Labourer

    15

    Plumber

    15

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