Origins of the Donnachie surname

About the Donnachies

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    In 1921, most Donnachies lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Donnachies

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Donnachies in 1921

    None

    19

    Mill Worker

    13

    Hawker

    10

    Millworker

    10

    Housekeeper

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Donnachies in 1921

    Coal Miner

    82

    General Labourer

    19

    Carter

    17

    Iron Dresser

    9

    Shoemaker

    9

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