Origins of the Reis surname

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    In 1921, most Reises lived in london

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    1,100 Reises found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Reises

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    Commmon female occupations for Reises in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    Dress Maker

    4

    Machinist

    4

    Daur

    3

    Domestic

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Reises in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    22

    Farm Hands

    15

    General Farmers

    14

    Musician

    9

    Stock Clerks

    9

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