Origins of the Oldrieve surname

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    In 1921, most Oldrieves lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Oldrieve

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    What are the most common Oldrieve first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Oldrieves

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

    Commmon female occupations for Oldrieves in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Living On Own Means

    4

    Assistant

    2

    Dress Maker

    2

    Laundress

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Oldrieves in 1921

    Farmer

    7

    Butcher

    4

    Carpenter

    2

    Engine Fitter

    2

    Farm Labourer

    2

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