Origins of the Ruddlesden surname

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    In 1921, most Ruddlesdens lived in yorkshire

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    76 Ruddlesden Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Ruddlesdens

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

    Commmon female occupations for Ruddlesdens in 1921

    Woollen Weaver

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    Blanket Weaver

    4

    Power Loom Weaver

    4

    Rag Sorter

    4

    Mill Hand

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Ruddlesdens in 1921

    Coal Miner

    9

    Woollen Spinner

    7

    Blanket Weaver

    6

    Weaver

    6

    Painter

    5

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