Origins of the Osbaldeston surname

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    In 1921, most Osbaldestons lived in london

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    250 Osbaldeston Travel & migration records
    2,400 Osbaldestons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Osbaldestons

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    Commmon female occupations for Osbaldestons in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    78

    Weaver Cotton

    14

    Widow

    12

    Spinster

    10

    Living On Own Means

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Osbaldestons in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    25

    Cotton Spinner

    24

    Blacksmith

    22

    Gent

    16

    Iron Moulder

    12

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