Origins of the Tregear surname

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    In 1921, most Tregears lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Tregears

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    Commmon female occupations for Tregears in 1921

    Dressmaker

    19

    Farmers Daughter Dairy Work

    9

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Private Means

    7

    Annuitant

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Tregears in 1921

    Tin Miner

    45

    Farmer

    33

    Blacksmith

    13

    Shipwright

    11

    Carpenter

    7

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