Origins of the Damp surname

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    In 1921, most Damps lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Damp first names?

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    Common jobs for Damps

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    Commmon female occupations for Damps in 1921

    Dressmaker

    9

    Living On Own Means

    4

    Charwoman

    3

    General Servant Domestic

    3

    Assists At Homework

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Damps in 1921

    Cook

    22

    Blacksmith

    13

    Carpenter

    9

    Scripture Reader

    5

    Bricklayer

    4

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