Origins of the Dunhill surname

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    In 1921, most Dunhills lived in yorkshire

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    250 Dunhill Travel & migration records
    2,500 Dunhills found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Dunhill

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    What are the most common Dunhill first names?

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    Common jobs for Dunhills

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

    Commmon female occupations for Dunhills in 1921

    Farmer

    17

    Blanket Weaver

    9

    House Servant

    9

    Living On Own Means

    9

    Dressmaker

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Dunhills in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    13

    Farmer

    12

    Cabinet Maker

    11

    Coal Miner

    10

    Blacksmith

    9

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