Origins of the Atwood surname

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    In 1921, most Atwoods lived in london

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    3,200 Atwood Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Atwoods

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    Common female occupations for Atwoods in 1921

    Laundress

    20

    House Servant

    18

    Dressmaker

    16

    General Servant

    15

    Servant

    12

    Common male occupations for Atwoods in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    45

    Farm Hands

    45

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    29

    Yeoman

    26

    Carpenter

    23

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