Origins of the Reidy surname

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    In 1921, most Reidys lived in london

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    1,300 Reidys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Reidys

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    Commmon female occupations for Reidys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    12

    General Servant Domestic

    4

    Boot Dealer

    3

    Cook Domestic

    3

    Cotton Operative

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Reidys in 1921

    General Labourer

    12

    Coal Miner

    11

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    9

    Porter

    8

    Clerks

    7

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