Origins of the Dunston surname

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    In 1921, most Dunstons lived in south-west

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    1,100 Dunston Travel & migration records
    5,100 Dunstons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Dunston

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    What are the most common Dunston first names?

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    Common jobs for Dunstons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Dunstons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    39

    House Servant

    20

    Servant

    19

    Domestic Servant

    16

    General Servant

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Dunstons in 1921

    Carpenter

    31

    Tin Miner

    29

    Basketman

    28

    Stone Mason

    22

    Agricultural Labourer

    21

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