Origins of the Downsborough surname

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    In 1921, most Downsboroughs lived in yorkshire

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    Interesting facts about Downsborough

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    What are the most common Downsborough first names?

    Ernest

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    Minnie

    Annie

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    Common jobs for Downsboroughs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Downsboroughs in 1921

    Worsted Weaver

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    Carpet Setter

    5

    Weaver

    2

    Woollen Weaver

    2

    Alpaca Spinner

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Downsboroughs in 1921

    Carpet Weaver

    5

    Carpet Weaver Brussels

    3

    Carpet Passer

    2

    Chair Seater

    2

    Cotton Warp Dresser

    2

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