Origins of the Risdon surname

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    In 1921, most Risdons lived in south-west

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    410 Risdon Travel & migration records
    3,100 Risdons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Risdons

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Risdons in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    13

    Dressmaker

    11

    Private Means

    10

    Living On Her Own Means

    9

    None

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Risdons in 1921

    Farmer

    43

    Gentleman

    17

    Clerk

    12

    Farmers Son

    11

    Baker

    9

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