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    In 1921, most Kidstons lived in london

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    330 Kidston Travel & migration records
    810 Kidstons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Kidston

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    What are the most common Kidston first names?

    William

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    Margaret

    Janet

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    Common jobs for Kidstons

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Kidstons in 1921

    Annuitant

    6

    Dressmaker

    5

    Grocer Assistant

    3

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Assistant To Cowfeeder

    2

    Common male occupations for Kidstons in 1921

    Iron Dresser

    12

    Merchant

    12

    Writer

    12

    Iron Merchant

    6

    Brewer

    4

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