Origins of the Rew surname

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    In 1921, most Rews lived in south-west

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    1,100 Rew Travel & migration records
    6,200 Rews found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Rews

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    Commmon female occupations for Rews in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    42

    Dressmaker

    29

    Laundress

    19

    Private Means

    18

    Annuitant

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Rews in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    29

    Farmer

    27

    Farmers Son

    20

    Tailor

    20

    Carpet Weaver

    18

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