Origins of the Doctor surname
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Interesting facts about Doctor
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What are the most common Doctor first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Doctors
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Doctors in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Linen Weaver
5
Annuitant
4
Jute Weaver
4
Factory Worker
3
Commmon male occupations for Doctors in 1921
Weaver
12
Merchant
10
Carter
9
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
7
Mariner
6
