Origins of the Reefe surname

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    In 1921, most Reefes lived in london

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    Common jobs for Reefes

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    Commmon female occupations for Reefes in 1921

    Domestic Servant

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    Dressmaker

    4

    General Servant

    4

    Charwoman

    3

    Labourers Wife

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Reefes in 1921

    General Labourer

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Attend School

    3

    Ironworks Labourer

    3

    Baker

    2

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