Origins of the Rakestrow surname

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    In 1921, most Rakestrows lived in south-west

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    Ellen Susan

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    Common jobs for Rakestrows

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    Commmon female occupations for Rakestrows in 1921

    Tailoress

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    Dressmaker Apprentice

    1

    Fancy Shop Assistant

    1

    General Servant Domestic

    1

    House Painter Glazier

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Rakestrows in 1921

    Carpenter

    2

    Boarder

    1

    Boiler Washer

    1

    Clerk

    1

    Fancy Goods Saleman

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