Origins of the Olds surname

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    In 1921, most Oldses lived in south-west

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    1,700 Olds Travel & migration records
    4,200 Oldses found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Olds first names?

    William

    James

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Oldses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Oldses in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    10

    Laundress

    9

    Dressmaker

    8

    Servant

    8

    Boot Machinist

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Oldses in 1921

    Butcher

    62

    Farmer

    30

    Tin Miner

    27

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    21

    Basket Maker

    16

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