Origins of the Sommers surname

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    In 1921, most Sommerses lived in london

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    What are the most common Sommers first names?

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    Common jobs for Sommerses

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    Commmon female occupations for Sommerses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    13

    Domestic Servant

    7

    F S

    6

    Lace Maker

    6

    Laundress

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Sommerses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    20

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    15

    Carpenter

    11

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    10

    Blacksmith

    9

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