Origins of the Davson surname

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    In 1921, most Davsons lived in london

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    Who were Davsons most likely to marry?

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    John

    Ivan Buchanan

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Davsons

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    Commmon female occupations for Davsons in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    General Servant

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Nurse

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Davsons in 1921

    Coal Miner

    4

    Doctor Of Medicine

    3

    West Indian Merchant

    3

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

    Brewer

    2

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