Origins of the Wretton surname

About the Wrettons

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    In 1921, most Wrettons lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Wretton

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    What are the most common Wretton first names?

    James

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    Lucy

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    Common jobs for Wrettons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Wrettons in 1921

    Charwoman

    2

    French Polisher

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Blacksmith

    1

    Coal...

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    Commmon male occupations for Wrettons in 1921

    Laborer

    2

    Potman (Inn)

    2

    Baker

    1

    Blacksmith

    1

    Brewer

    1

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