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    In 1921, most Hargreaves lived in london

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    450 Hargreave Travel & migration records
    4,700 Hargreaves found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Hargreaves

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    Commmon female occupations for Hargreaves in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    38

    Power Loom Weaver

    23

    Dressmaker

    20

    At Home

    18

    House Servant

    17

    Commmon male occupations for Hargreaves in 1921

    Coal Miner

    29

    Cotton Weaver

    25

    Agricultural Labourer

    15

    Farmer

    15

    Power Loom Weaver

    15

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