Origins of the Ada surname
About the Adas
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Interesting facts about Ada
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Adas most likely to marry?
Ada*s
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What are the most common Ada first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Adas
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Adas in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Out At Work
3
Domestic Servant
2
House Keeper
2
House Servant
2
Common male occupations for Adas in 1921
Draper
3
Drapers Assistant
2
Milk Carrier
2
Army Private Infantry
1
Blacksmith
1
