Origins of the Pledge surname

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    In 1921, most Pledges lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Pledge first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Pledges

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    Commmon female occupations for Pledges in 1921

    Private Means

    17

    Dressmaker

    14

    Laundress

    13

    House Servant

    12

    Living On Own Means

    12

    Commmon male occupations for Pledges in 1921

    Carpenter

    32

    General Labourer

    23

    Bricklayer

    21

    Sawyer

    15

    Agricultural Labourer

    14

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