Origins of the Praed surname

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    In 1921, most Praeds lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Praed first names?

    William

    Winthrop Mackworth

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Praeds

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

    Commmon female occupations for Praeds in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    6

    Annuitant

    4

    Laundress

    4

    None

    4

    Tailor Daugr

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Praeds in 1921

    Banker

    11

    Hair Dresser

    9

    Fisherman

    5

    Attorney

    4

    Student

    4

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