Origins of the Doby surname
About the Dobys
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Interesting facts about Doby
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Doby surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Doby first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Dobys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dobys in 1921
Agricultural Labourers Daur
2
Charwoman
2
General Servant
2
House Keeper
2
Publican
2
Common male occupations for Dobys in 1921
Coal Miner
11
Farm Hands
8
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
6
Unskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles
5
Foremen
4
