Origins of the Symms surname

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    In 1921, most Symmses lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Symms

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    What are the most common Symms first names?

    John

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Symmses

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    Commmon female occupations for Symmses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    General Servant Domestic

    8

    Cotton Weaver

    4

    Domestic Servant

    4

    Agrc Labourer

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Symmses in 1921

    Farmer

    13

    General Labourer

    8

    Farm Labourer

    7

    Joiner

    7

    Yeoman

    7

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