Origins of the Danvers surname
About the Danverses
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Interesting facts about Danvers
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Danverses most likely to marry?
What are the most common Danvers first names?
John
William
Harriet
Sarah
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Common jobs for Danverses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Danverses in 1921
Annuitant
8
Dressmaker
8
Living On Own Means
6
Proprietor Of Houses
6
Actress
5
Commmon male occupations for Danverses in 1921
Framework Knitter
12
Gentleman
10
Gent
9
Clerk
8
Coal Miner
6
