Origins of the Dover surname

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    In 1921, most Dovers lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Dover

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    What are the most common Dover first names?

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    Common jobs for Dovers

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

    Commmon female occupations for Dovers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    59

    Living On Own Means

    34

    Laundress

    33

    Cotton Weaver

    29

    House Servant

    29

    Commmon male occupations for Dovers in 1921

    Coal Miner

    91

    Agricultural Labourer

    63

    Farmer

    50

    General Labourer

    43

    Tailor

    38

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