Origins of the Downend surname
About the Downends
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Interesting facts about Downend
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Downends most likely to marry?
What are the most common Downend first names?
John
George
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Downends
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Downends in 1921
Cutler
6
Linen Weaver
6
Dressmaker
5
Living On Own Means
5
At Home
4
Commmon male occupations for Downends in 1921
Coal Miner
8
General Labourer
7
Pork Butcher
7
Agricultural Labourer
6
Butcher
6
