Origins of the Alward surname

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    In 1921, most Alwards lived in east-midlands

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    670 Alward Travel & migration records
    570 Alwards found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Alwards

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

    Commmon female occupations for Alwards in 1921

    Housekeeper

    5

    Draper

    4

    Dressmaker

    4

    House Keeper

    4

    Milliner

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Alwards in 1921

    Fisherman

    14

    Master

    12

    Skipper

    5

    2nd Hand

    5

    3rd Hand

    5

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