Origins of the Don surname

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    In 1921, most Dons lived in london

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    2,900 Don Travel & migration records
    5,800 Dons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Don

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    We have for the Don surname. The oldest one dates back to 1086.

    Who were Dons most likely to marry?

    Don Carloses
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    What are the most common Don first names?

    John

    James

    Mary

    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Dons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Dons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    41

    Housekeeper

    29

    Living On Own Means

    20

    Domestic Servant

    19

    Annuitant

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Dons in 1921

    Shoemaker

    36

    Mason

    30

    Blacksmith

    27

    Joiner

    27

    Tailor

    27

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