Origins of the Collingswood surname

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    In 1921, most Collingswoods lived in west-midlands

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Collingswoods

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    Commmon female occupations for Collingswoods in 1921

    Laundress

    3

    General Servant Domestic

    1

    House Keeper

    1

    Lodging House Keeper

    1

    Machinist

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Collingswoods in 1921

    Coal Miner

    6

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    1

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Aul Blade Maker

    1

    Blacksmith

    1

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