Origins of the Reap surname

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    In 1921, most Reaps lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Reaps

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    Commmon female occupations for Reaps in 1921

    General Servant

    3

    Weaver Of Cotton

    3

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Fish Hawker

    2

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Reaps in 1921

    General Labourer

    8

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Mariner

    3

    Wheelwright

    3

    Carpenter

    2

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