Origins of the Donald surname
About the Donalds
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Interesting facts about Donald
How common is your surname?
751st most common surname in the UK
We have for the Donald surname. The oldest one dates back to 1264.
Who were Donalds most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Donald first names?
John
Mac
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Donalds
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Donalds in 1921
Dressmaker
358
Domestic Servant
294
Housekeeper
211
House Servant
188
Laundress
182
Common male occupations for Donalds in 1921
Farmer
333
Farm Servant
318
Coal Miner
307
Tailor
231
General Labourer
226
