Origins of the Dunse surname

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    In 1921, most Dunses lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Dunse

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    What are the most common Dunse first names?

    John

    William

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Dunses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Dunses in 1921

    Coopers Daur

    5

    Domestic Servant

    4

    House Servant

    4

    Paper Mill Worker

    4

    Farmers Daughter

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Dunses in 1921

    Mason

    12

    Coal Miner

    9

    Slater

    8

    Tailor

    8

    Weaver

    7

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