Origins of the Wendon surname

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    In 1921, most Wendons lived in london

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    Common jobs for Wendons

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    Commmon female occupations for Wendons in 1921

    Silk Winder

    9

    Dressmaker

    7

    Laundress

    7

    Servant

    7

    At Home

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Wendons in 1921

    Carpenter

    17

    Agricultural Labourer

    12

    Farmer

    11

    Hay Binder

    8

    Blacksmith

    6

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