Origins of the Road surname

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    In 1921, most Roads lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Road

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    Who were Roads most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Road first names?

    Ashton

    John

    Victoria

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Roads

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    Commmon female occupations for Roads in 1921

    Laundress

    15

    Dressmaker

    11

    House Servant

    10

    Domestic Servant

    8

    General Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Roads in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    20

    Farmer

    12

    Carpenter

    10

    Tailor

    10

    Shipwright

    7

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