Origins of the Dunkin surname

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    In 1921, most Dunkins lived in london

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    3,600 Dunkins found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Dunkins

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    Commmon female occupations for Dunkins in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Living On Own Means

    10

    Servant

    10

    General Servant Domestic

    9

    Domestic Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Dunkins in 1921

    General Labourer

    19

    Mariner

    16

    Baker

    14

    Lighterman

    14

    Dentist

    13

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