Origins of the Dillon surname

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    In 1921, most Dillons lived in london

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    26,000 Dillons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Dillon

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    Common jobs for Dillons

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

    Common female occupations for Dillons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    130

    Laundress

    86

    Charwoman

    75

    Servant

    72

    Housekeeper

    66

    Common male occupations for Dillons in 1921

    General Labourer

    162

    Coal Miner

    103

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    98

    Farm Hands

    91

    Dock Labourer

    70

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