Origins of the Ridyard surname

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    In 1921, most Ridyards lived in london

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    Common jobs for Ridyards

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    Commmon female occupations for Ridyards in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    51

    Dressmaker

    20

    Silk Weaver

    12

    Silk Winder

    10

    Power Loom Cotton Weaver

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Ridyards in 1921

    Coal Miner

    30

    Bricklayer

    20

    Joiner

    19

    Coal Miner Hewer

    17

    General Labourer

    12

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