Origins of the Barrowdale surname

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    In 1921, most Barrowdales lived in west-midlands

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    What are the most common Barrowdale first names?

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    Common jobs for Barrowdales

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

    Commmon female occupations for Barrowdales in 1921

    Seamstress

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    F W K Wool

    3

    Glove Stitcher At Home

    3

    House Servant

    2

    Nurse

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Barrowdales in 1921

    Butcher

    5

    Tailor

    4

    Frame Work Knitter

    3

    School Master

    3

    Ag Labourer

    2

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