Origins of the Wordsworth surname

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    In 1921, most Wordsworths lived in yorkshire

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    620 Wordsworth Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Wordsworths

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    Commmon female occupations for Wordsworths in 1921

    Dressmaker

    33

    Living On Own Means

    18

    House Servant

    14

    Servant

    12

    Private Means

    11

    Commmon male occupations for Wordsworths in 1921

    Wire Drawer

    38

    Farmer

    22

    Coal Miner

    21

    General Labourer

    16

    Attorney

    15

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