Origins of the Didwell surname

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    In 1921, most Didwells lived in east

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    What are the most common Didwell first names?

    Robert

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    Sarah

    Annie

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    Common jobs for Didwells

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    Commmon female occupations for Didwells in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

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    Silk Weaver

    2

    Book Seller

    1

    Charwoman

    1

    Confectioners Assistant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Didwells in 1921

    Labourer General

    4

    Shoemaker

    4

    Farmer

    3

    Fish Hawker

    3

    Horsebreakers Assistant

    2

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