Origins of the Somers surname

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    In 1921, most Somerses lived in london

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    6,100 Somers Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Somers

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    What are the most common Somers first names?

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    Common jobs for Somerses

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    Commmon female occupations for Somerses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    64

    House Servant

    33

    Servant

    28

    Domestic Servant

    25

    Dress Maker

    25

    Commmon male occupations for Somerses in 1921

    Farmer

    52

    Agricultural Labourer

    44

    Tailor

    33

    Farm Labourer

    31

    General Labourer

    29

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