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    In 1921, most Rainfords lived in london

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    990 Rainford Travel & migration records
    10,000 Rainfords found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Rainfords

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    Common female occupations for Rainfords in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    83

    Dressmaker

    40

    Weaver Cotton

    24

    Weaver

    22

    Cotton Winder

    20

    Common male occupations for Rainfords in 1921

    Farmer

    61

    Carter

    58

    Butcher

    50

    Joiner

    45

    Coal Miner

    41

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