Origins of the Riddiford surname

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    In 1921, most Riddifords lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Riddifords

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    Commmon female occupations for Riddifords in 1921

    Laundress

    16

    Dressmaker

    13

    Living On Own Means

    9

    Private Means

    7

    Cook Domestic

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Riddifords in 1921

    Tailor

    19

    Carpenter

    16

    Agricultural Labourer

    13

    Farmer

    12

    Clerk

    10

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