Origins of the Dru surname

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    In 1921, most Drus lived in london

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    130 Dru Travel & migration records
    56 Drus found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Dru

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    What are the most common Dru first names?

    Georges

    Gaston

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Drus

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

    Commmon female occupations for Drus in 1921

    Teacher School

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    Commmon male occupations for Drus in 1921

    Musical Instrument Maker

    2

    Accountant's Clerk

    1

    Agent Life And Fire Ensurance

    1

    Attendants

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    Clerk In Holy Orders

    1

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