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    In 1921, most Wordens lived in london

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    2,000 Worden Travel & migration records
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    What are the most common Worden first names?

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    Common jobs for Wordens

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    Common female occupations for Wordens in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    184

    Weaver

    37

    Cotton Winder

    35

    Dressmaker

    34

    Weaver Cotton

    33

    Common male occupations for Wordens in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    68

    Agricultural Labourer

    48

    Farmer

    48

    Weaver

    44

    Cotton Spinner

    33

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