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    In 1921, most Speakses lived in london

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    80 Speaks Travel & migration records
    460 Speakses found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Speakses

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    Common female occupations for Speakses in 1921

    Charwoman

    3

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    Tailoress

    2

    Weaver In Cotton

    2

    Common male occupations for Speakses in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    14

    Farm Hands

    11

    Agricultural Labourer

    5

    Tinsmiths

    5

    Unskilled Nonprocess Occupations In Manufacturing

    5

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