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    In 1921, most Basdens lived in south-east

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    290 Basden Travel & migration records
    1,100 Basdens found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Basdens

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    Common female occupations for Basdens in 1921

    Corset Maker

    4

    Dressmaker

    3

    Living On Own Means

    3

    None

    3

    Widow

    3

    Common male occupations for Basdens in 1921

    Railway Clerk

    11

    Clerk

    10

    Agricultural Labourer

    8

    Householder

    6

    Fuller

    5

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