Origins of the Goldsby surname

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    In 1921, most Goldsbys lived in west-midlands

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    Common jobs for Goldsbys

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    Commmon female occupations for Goldsbys in 1921

    At School

    4

    General Servant Domestic

    4

    Assist In Catering

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Charwoman

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Goldsbys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    6

    Wheelwright

    6

    Bricklayer

    5

    Carpenter

    4

    Iron Turner

    3

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