Origins of the Rish surname

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    In 1921, most Rishs lived in london

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    What are the most common Rish first names?

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    Common jobs for Rishs

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    Commmon female occupations for Rishs in 1921

    Cook

    4

    Dressmaker

    4

    House Servant

    4

    Annuitant

    2

    Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Rishs in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

    Coal Miner

    5

    Carpenters

    4

    Farm Hands

    4

    General Farmers

    4

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