Origins of the Drydale surname

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    In 1921, most Drydales lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Drydales

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    Commmon female occupations for Drydales in 1921

    House Servant

    6

    Domestic Servant

    4

    General Servant Domestic

    3

    Weaver Cotton

    3

    Cotton Winder

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Drydales in 1921

    Joiner

    7

    Coal Miner

    4

    Drapers Assistant

    3

    Hand Loom Weaver. Linen

    3

    Lamplighter

    3

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