Origins of the Derbyshire surname

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    In 1921, most Derbyshires lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Derbyshire

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    What are the most common Derbyshire first names?

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    Common jobs for Derbyshires

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Derbyshires in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    337

    Dressmaker

    105

    Weaver Cotton

    75

    Weaver

    71

    Domestic Servant

    66

    Commmon male occupations for Derbyshires in 1921

    Coal Miner

    299

    Coal Miner Hewer

    121

    General Labourer

    111

    Carter

    109

    Iron Moulder

    63

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