Origins of the Bridgland surname

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    In 1921, most Bridglands lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Bridgland first names?

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    Common jobs for Bridglands

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    Commmon female occupations for Bridglands in 1921

    Laundress

    21

    Dressmaker

    20

    Domestic Servant

    15

    General Servant Domestic

    12

    Housekeeper

    11

    Commmon male occupations for Bridglands in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    54

    Farm Labourer

    30

    Gardener

    24

    General Labourer

    22

    Carpenter

    20

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