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    In 1921, most Pickstons lived in london

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    53 Pickston Travel & migration records
    1,200 Pickstons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Pickstons

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    Common female occupations for Pickstons in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    7

    Dressmaker

    5

    Milliner

    5

    Cook Domestic

    4

    Shop Assistant

    4

    Common male occupations for Pickstons in 1921

    Glass Bottle Maker

    5

    Joiner

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Butcher

    4

    General Labourer

    4

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