Origins of the Cogdon surname

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    In 1921, most Cogdons lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Cogdons

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    Commmon female occupations for Cogdons in 1921

    At School

    4

    House Keeper

    3

    Servant

    3

    Boilersmith

    2

    Moulder

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Cogdons in 1921

    Plumber

    7

    Gentleman

    5

    Butcher

    4

    Moulder

    4

    General Labourer

    3

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