Origins of the Ditton surname

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    In 1921, most Dittons lived in london

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    380 Ditton Travel & migration records
    2,400 Dittons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Dittons

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    Commmon female occupations for Dittons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    12

    Laundress

    9

    Lace Maker

    8

    General Servant

    7

    House Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Dittons in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    27

    General Labourer

    10

    Carman

    9

    Carpenter

    9

    Bank Clerk

    7

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