Origins of the Rodley surname

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    In 1921, most Rodleys lived in yorkshire

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    190 Rodley Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Rodleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Rodleys in 1921

    Cloth Weaver

    10

    Woollen Weaver

    8

    Charwoman

    7

    Domestic Servant

    7

    Dressmaker

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Rodleys in 1921

    Chimney Sweep

    19

    Stone Mason

    14

    Chimney Sweeper

    12

    Plumber

    12

    Shoe Maker

    12

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