Origins of the Douse surname

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    In 1921, most Douses lived in london

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    430 Douse Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Douses

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    Commmon female occupations for Douses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    19

    General Servant

    12

    Laundress

    11

    Domestic Servant

    8

    Housemaid Domestic

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Douses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    30

    Farm Labourer

    18

    General Labourer

    17

    Bricklayer

    15

    Carpenter

    13

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