Origins of the Stead surname
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Interesting facts about Stead
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Common jobs for Steads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Steads in 1921
Dressmaker
246
Worsted Weaver
165
Living On Own Means
123
Worsted Spinner
120
General Servant Domestic
109
Common male occupations for Steads in 1921
Coal Miner
239
Stone Mason
164
Farmer
163
General Labourer
163
Joiner
142
