Origins of the Meadow surname

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    In 1921, most Meadows lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Meadow

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    Who were Meadows most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Meadow first names?

    John

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Meadows

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    Commmon female occupations for Meadows in 1921

    Dressmaker

    13

    House Servant

    10

    At Home

    9

    Widow

    9

    Charwoman

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Meadows in 1921

    Farmer

    26

    Agricultural Labourer

    22

    Carpenter

    20

    Coal Miner

    18

    Yeoman

    16

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