Origins of the Doward surname

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    In 1921, most Dowards lived in london

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    300 Doward Travel & migration records
    1,600 Dowards found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Doward first names?

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    Common jobs for Dowards

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    Commmon female occupations for Dowards in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Domestic Servant

    7

    House Servant

    6

    Servant

    6

    Living On Own Means

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Dowards in 1921

    Coal Miner

    22

    Tailor

    8

    Coal Miner Hewer

    7

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

    Iron Moulder

    5

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