Origins of the Dove surname
About the Doves
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Interesting facts about Dove
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dove surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Dove first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Doves
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Doves in 1921
Dressmaker
136
Domestic Servant
83
Laundress
80
House Servant
76
Charwoman
72
Common male occupations for Doves in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
160
Coal Miner
115
Farmer
113
Bricklayer
106
Farm Labourer
106
