Origins of the Theophilus surname

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    In 1921, most Theophiluses lived in south-west

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    270 Theophilus Travel & migration records
    1,200 Theophiluses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Theophilus

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    What are the most common Theophilus first names?

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    Jane

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    Common jobs for Theophiluses

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Theophiluses in 1921

    House Servant

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    At Home

    5

    Dressmaker

    5

    Farmer

    5

    Housemaid Domestic

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Theophiluses in 1921

    Blacksmith

    16

    Farmer

    12

    Collier

    9

    Coal Miner

    8

    Farmers Son

    7

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