Origins of the Eddison surname

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    In 1921, most Eddisons lived in yorkshire

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    480 Eddison Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Eddisons

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    Commmon female occupations for Eddisons in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    17

    Dressmaker

    14

    Woollen Weaver

    14

    Worsted Weaver

    14

    Annuitant

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Eddisons in 1921

    Coal Miner

    19

    Butcher

    16

    Joiner

    14

    Iron Moulder

    13

    Woollen Spinner

    12

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