Origins of the Dancaster surname
About the Dancasters
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Interesting facts about Dancaster
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We have for the Dancaster surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Dancaster first names?
William
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Dancasters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dancasters in 1921
Dressmaker
16
Fund Holder
4
Living On Own Means
4
Milliner
4
Dress Maker
3
Common male occupations for Dancasters in 1921
Carpenter
16
Coal Miner
6
Agricultural Labourer
4
Carpenter Journeyman
3
Farrier
3
