Origins of the Addison surname

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    In 1921, most Addisons lived in london

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    6,700 Addison Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Addisons

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    Common female occupations for Addisons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    179

    Domestic Servant

    128

    Cotton Weaver

    107

    General Servant Domestic

    98

    Housekeeper

    89

    Common male occupations for Addisons in 1921

    Farmer

    222

    Fisherman

    183

    Agricultural Labourer

    174

    Blacksmith

    121

    Coal Miner

    111

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