Origins of the Bledsoe surname

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    In 1921, most Bledsoes lived in northern-ireland

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    170 Bledsoe Travel & migration records
    5 Bledsoes found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Bledsoes

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    Commmon female occupations for Bledsoes in 1921

    General Farmers

    2

    Sales Clerks

    2

    Farm Hands

    1

    Mechanics And Repairmen

    1

    Miscellaneous Servants

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Bledsoes in 1921

    Farm Hands

    64

    General Farmers

    50

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    27

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    17

    Tinsmiths

    14

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