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    In 1921, most Dobisons lived in north-east

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    33 Dobison Travel & migration records
    420 Dobisons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Dobison

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    Common jobs for Dobisons

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

    Common female occupations for Dobisons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    4

    Pitman

    4

    Charwoman

    2

    Laundress

    2

    Miners Daur

    2

    Common male occupations for Dobisons in 1921

    Coal Miner

    10

    Miner

    5

    Colliery Clerk

    4

    Farmer

    4

    Joiner

    3

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