Origins of the Dabney surname
About the Dabneys
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Interesting facts about Dabney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dabney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Dabney first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Dabneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dabneys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
8
Servant
3
Charwoman
2
Cotton Beamer
2
Domestic
2
Common male occupations for Dabneys in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
18
Agricultural Labourer
17
Farm Hands
16
General Farmers
6
General Labourer
6
