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Origins of the Ritchley surname

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    In 1921, most Ritchleys lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Ritchleys

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    Common female occupations for Ritchleys in 1921

    Swiss Lace Hand

    2

    At Home Keeping House

    1

    Chairwoman

    1

    Cook

    1

    Daily Governess

    1

    Common male occupations for Ritchleys in 1921

    Stone Mason

    5

    Engine Fitter

    2

    Traveller

    2

    Ab

    1

    Assistant Clerk Abstractors

    1

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