Origins of the Watanabe surname

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    In 1921, most Watanabes lived in london

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    420 Watanabe Travel & migration records
    49 Watanabes found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Watanabe

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    What are the most common Watanabe first names?

    Hiroshi

    Masao

    Haru

    Masako

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    Common jobs for Watanabes

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

    Commmon female occupations for Watanabes in 1921

    Clerks

    1

    Stock Keeper Stationer

    1

    Student

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Watanabes in 1921

    Farm Hands

    19

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    13

    Sales Clerks

    10

    Tinsmiths

    10

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    6

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