Origins of the Draydon surname

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    In 1921, most Draydons lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Draydons

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    Commmon female occupations for Draydons in 1921

    Asylum Nurse

    5

    Butchers Assistant

    2

    Factory Hand

    2

    Laundress

    2

    Shorthand Typist

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Draydons in 1921

    Blacksmith

    6

    Baker

    5

    Grocer

    3

    Farm Labourer

    2

    Farm Servant

    2

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