Origins of the Ada surname

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    In 1921, most Adas lived in east

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    Interesting facts about Ada

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    What are the most common Ada first names?

    William

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    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.

    Commmon female occupations for Adas in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Out At Work

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Adas in 1921

    Draper

    3

    Drapers Assistant

    2

    Milk Carrier

    2

    Army Private Infantry

    1

    Blacksmith

    1

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