Origins of the Thayer surname

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    In 1921, most Thayers lived in south-wales

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    1,800 Thayers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Thayers

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    Commmon female occupations for Thayers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    General Servant Domestic

    5

    General Servant

    4

    Housekeeper

    4

    At School

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Thayers in 1921

    Farm Hands

    31

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    22

    Tinsmiths

    16

    Butcher

    14

    Farmer

    13

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