Origins of the Dinwiddy surname

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    In 1921, most Dinwiddys lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Dinwiddys

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    Commmon female occupations for Dinwiddys in 1921

    Laundress

    6

    Dressmaker

    3

    Cook Domestic

    2

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Dress Maker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Dinwiddys in 1921

    Carpenter

    12

    Cabinet Maker

    4

    Confectioner

    4

    Architect & Surveyor

    3

    Farm Labourer

    3

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