Origins of the Dodson surname
About the Dodsons
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Interesting facts about Dodson
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dodson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Dodson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Dodsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dodsons in 1921
Dressmaker
81
Laundress
69
Domestic Servant
59
General Servant Domestic
56
Living On Own Means
54
Common male occupations for Dodsons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
122
Farm Hands
121
Butcher
114
Farm Labourer
88
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
87
