Origins of the Dunnill surname
About the Dunnills
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Interesting facts about Dunnill
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dunnill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Dunnills most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Dunnills.
What are the most common Dunnill first names?
John
Fred
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Dunnills
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dunnills in 1921
Dressmaker
9
At Home
5
House Servant
5
Living On Own Means
5
School Girl
5
Common male occupations for Dunnills in 1921
Bricklayer
12
Coal Miner
11
Tailor
9
Postman
8
Coal Miner Hewer
7
