Origins of the Doncaster surname

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    In 1921, most Doncasters lived in london

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    600 Doncaster Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Doncasters

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    Commmon female occupations for Doncasters in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    21

    Cotton Weaver

    18

    General Servant Domestic

    15

    Dressmaker

    13

    House Servant

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Doncasters in 1921

    Coal Miner

    27

    Farmer

    22

    Carpenter

    20

    Agricultural Labourer

    17

    Grocer

    12

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