Origins of the Diana surname

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    In 1921, most Dianas lived in south-west

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    53 Dianas found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Diana

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    What are the most common Diana first names?

    Giuseppe

    Giovanni

    Mary

    Maria

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    Common jobs for Dianas

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

    Commmon female occupations for Dianas in 1921

    House Keeper

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Charwoman

    1

    Secretaries

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Dianas in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    5

    Skilled Occupations In The Manufacture Of Miscellaneous Products

    3

    Bartenders

    2

    Machinists

    2

    Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

    2

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