Origins of the Dad surname
About the Dads
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Interesting facts about Dad
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dad surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Dad first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Dads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dads in 1921
House Servant
3
Domestic Servant
2
Drapers Assistant
2
Warehouse Hand
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Common male occupations for Dads in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
2
Painter
2
Shoe Maker
2
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2
Ag Labr
1
