Origins of the Dan surname

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    In 1921, most Dans lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Dan first names?

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    Common jobs for Dans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Dans in 1921

    House Servant

    11

    Dressmaker

    9

    Laundress

    8

    Domestic Servant

    7

    General Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Dans in 1921

    Fisherman

    35

    Agricultural Labourer

    12

    Tailor

    12

    Carpenter

    11

    Farm Labourer

    10

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