Origins of the Donington surname
About the Doningtons
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Interesting facts about Donington
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Donington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
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What are the most common Donington first names?
John
George
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Doningtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Doningtons in 1921
Housekeeper
4
Silk Weaver
4
Dressmaker
3
Living On Own Means
3
Apron And Penafore
2
Common male occupations for Doningtons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
6
Tallow Chandler
4
Butcher
3
Engine Fitter
3
Grocer
3
