Origins of the Dignan surname

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    In 1921, most Dignans lived in london

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    Common jobs for Dignans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Dignans in 1921

    Mill Worker

    10

    Dressmaker

    8

    Housekeeper

    7

    Domestic Servant

    6

    Charwoman

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Dignans in 1921

    General Labourer

    24

    Coal Miner

    12

    Masons Labourer

    11

    Farm Labourer

    9

    Bricklayers Labourer

    8

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