Origins of the Powderham surname

About the Powderhams

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    In 1921, most Powderhams lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Powderham

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    What are the most common Powderham first names?

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    Common jobs for Powderhams

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    Commmon female occupations for Powderhams in 1921

    Boot Binder

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    Charwoman

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    Cook Domestic

    1

    Domestic General

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    Domsotic Servant

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    Commmon male occupations for Powderhams in 1921

    Carman

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    Bricklayers Labourer

    2

    General Lab

    2

    General Labourer

    2

    Railway Labourer

    2

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