Origins of the Samphire surname

About the Samphires

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    In 1921, most Samphires lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Samphire

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    Who were Samphires most likely to marry?

    Blhenings

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    What are the most common Samphire first names?

    George

    Joseph

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Samphires

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Samphires in 1921

    Laundress

    6

    General Servant Domestic

    5

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Charwoman

    2

    Cook (Domestic)

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Samphires in 1921

    Pianofortemaker

    6

    Seaman

    5

    Stoker

    3

    Drummer 7th Batt Royal Fusiliers

    2

    Errand Boy

    2

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