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Origins of the Dinsmore surname

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    In 1921, most Dinsmores lived in london

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    2,100 Dinsmore Travel & migration records
    810 Dinsmores found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Dinsmore

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Dinsmores

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

    Common female occupations for Dinsmores in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    Assistant Berlin Wool Store (Fancy Goods)

    3

    Housekeeper

    3

    Tie Maker

    3

    Commercial Clerk

    2

    Common male occupations for Dinsmores in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    12

    Undefined Code

    8

    Farm Hands

    7

    Tinsmiths

    6

    Foremen

    5

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