Origins of the Daniels surname

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    In 1921, most Danielses lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Daniels

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    447th most common surname in the UK

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    What are the most common Daniels first names?

    John

    William

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    Common jobs for Danielses

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    Commmon female occupations for Danielses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    397

    Laundress

    317

    Domestic Servant

    265

    General Servant Domestic

    263

    Charwoman

    157

    Commmon male occupations for Danielses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    479

    General Labourer

    414

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    279

    Farm Labourer

    276

    Farm Hands

    274

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