Origins of the Rewston surname

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    In 1921, most Rewstons lived in east-midlands

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    John Robert

    Ronald Walter

    Elizabeth

    Mary Ellen

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    Common jobs for Rewstons

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    Commmon female occupations for Rewstons in 1921

    Servant Domestic

    2

    Dressmaker

    1

    Formerly Glover Dyer

    1

    Potter Painter

    1

    School Girl

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Rewstons in 1921

    General Laborer

    3

    Brickmaker

    2

    Coal Trimmer

    2

    Agriculture Labourer

    1

    Apprentice Tin Smith

    1

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