Origins of the Astwood surname

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    In 1921, most Astwoods lived in yorkshire

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    360 Astwood Travel & migration records
    990 Astwoods found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Astwoods

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    Common female occupations for Astwoods in 1921

    Charwoman

    5

    Dressmaker

    5

    Book Sellers Daughter

    3

    School Mistress

    3

    Wool Comber

    3

    Common male occupations for Astwoods in 1921

    Farm Labourer

    8

    Carpenter

    7

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

    Coal Miner

    5

    Telegraph Clerk

    4

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