Origins of the Sems surname

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    In 1921, most Semses lived in south-west

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Semses

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    Commmon female occupations for Semses in 1921

    Miners Wife

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    Domestic Labourer

    2

    General Serv Domestic

    2

    Home

    2

    Housekeeper

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Semses in 1921

    Blacksmith

    3

    Miner

    3

    Copper Miner

    2

    Farm Serv

    2

    Agr Lab

    1

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