Origins of the Reese surname

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    In 1921, most Reeses lived in london

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    6,100 Reeses found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Reeses

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

    Common female occupations for Reeses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    35

    House Servant

    22

    Domestic Servant

    20

    Dress Maker

    17

    Housekeeper

    16

    Common male occupations for Reeses in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    154

    Farm Hands

    153

    General Farmers

    81

    Tinsmiths

    57

    Clerks

    41

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