Origins of the Dearne surname
About the Dearnes
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Interesting facts about Dearne
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dearne surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.
Who were Dearnes most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Dearnes.
What are the most common Dearne first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Dearnes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dearnes in 1921
Nail Maker
24
Laundress
5
Domestic Servant
4
General Hand C W S Preserve Works
3
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3
Common male occupations for Dearnes in 1921
Plasterer
10
General Labourer
6
Nail Maker
5
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5
Plaisterer
4
