Origins of the Demain surname

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    In 1921, most Demains lived in london

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    150 Demain Travel & migration records
    2,000 Demains found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Demains

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    Common female occupations for Demains in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    30

    Dressmaker

    15

    Housekeeper

    9

    Weaver Cotton

    8

    Cotton Winder

    7

    Common male occupations for Demains in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    19

    Farmer

    11

    Weaver

    11

    Joiner

    9

    Lead Miner

    9

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