Origins of the Risdale surname

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    In 1921, most Risdales lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Risdales

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    Commmon female occupations for Risdales in 1921

    Laundress

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    House Servant

    5

    General Servant

    4

    House Keeper

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    Agricultural Labourers Wife

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Risdales in 1921

    General Labourer

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    Agricultural Labourer

    7

    Farm Labourer

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    Blacksmith

    5

    Farm Servant

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