Origins of the De Witt surname

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    In 1921, most De Witts lived in south-west

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    1,200 De Witts found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for De witts

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    Commmon female occupations for De witts in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Private Means

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    Domestic Servant

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    Servant

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    Charwoman

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    Commmon male occupations for De witts in 1921

    Farm Hands

    16

    Agricultural Labourer

    11

    General Farmers

    10

    General Labourer

    10

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

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