Origins of the Donkinson surname

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    In 1921, most Donkinsons lived in northern-ireland

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    Archibald

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    Jane

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    Common jobs for Donkinsons

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    Common female occupations for Donkinsons in 1921

    General Servant

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    Dom Serv

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    Laundress W S

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    Power Loom Weaver Cotton

    1

    Servant (Domestic)

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    Common male occupations for Donkinsons in 1921

    Coal Miner

    2

    Boilersmith

    1

    Coal Miller Coke Filler (Above Ground)

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    F'Man

    1

    Farm Servant (Indoor)

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