Origins of the Nye surname

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    In 1921, most Nyes lived in london

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    2,900 Nye Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Nyes

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    Common female occupations for Nyes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    102

    Laundress

    88

    Domestic Servant

    51

    Servant

    47

    General Servant Domestic

    44

    Common male occupations for Nyes in 1921

    Bricklayer

    130

    Agricultural Labourer

    77

    Carpenter

    73

    General Labourer

    67

    Gardener

    54

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