Origins of the Dann surname
About the Danns
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Interesting facts about Dann
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dann surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Dann first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Danns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Danns in 1921
Dressmaker
89
Laundress
89
House Servant
52
General Servant Domestic
50
Servant
48
Common male occupations for Danns in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
157
General Labourer
88
Farm Labourer
78
Carpenter
71
Gardener
57
