Origins of the Donkinson surname
About the Donkinsons
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Interesting facts about Donkinson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Donkinson surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Donkinson first names?
Archibald
John
Mary
Jane
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Common jobs for Donkinsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Donkinsons in 1921
General Servant
2
Dom Serv
1
Laundress W S
1
Power Loom Weaver Cotton
1
Servant (Domestic)
1
Common male occupations for Donkinsons in 1921
Coal Miner
2
Boilersmith
1
Coal Miller Coke Filler (Above Ground)
1
F'Man
1
Farm Servant (Indoor)
1
