Origins of the Desbois surname
About the Desboises
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Interesting facts about Desbois
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Desbois surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
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What are the most common Desbois first names?
Joseph
Daniel
Florence
Alice Maud
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Common jobs for Desboises
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Desboises in 1921
Artificial Florist
5
Milliner
5
Collar Dresser
3
Dressmaker
3
Office Cleaner
3
Common male occupations for Desboises in 1921
Upholsterer
13
Errand Boy
4
Watchmaker
4
Apprentice Jeweller
2
Borough Council Of Islington
2
