Origins of the Dunnell surname

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    In 1921, most Dunnells lived in london

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    350 Dunnell Travel & migration records
    2,000 Dunnells found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Dunnells

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

    Commmon female occupations for Dunnells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    8

    Living On Own Means

    7

    Domestic Servant

    6

    Annuitant

    3

    Boot Machinist

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Dunnells in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    15

    Blacksmith

    14

    Cordwainer

    13

    Laborer

    6

    Shoe Rivetter

    6

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