Origins of the Goodban surname

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    In 1921, most Goodbans lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Goodban

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    What are the most common Goodban first names?

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    Common jobs for Goodbans

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    Commmon female occupations for Goodbans in 1921

    Laundress

    16

    Domestic Servant

    11

    General Servant Domestic

    9

    General Servant

    8

    Living On Own Means

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Goodbans in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    18

    Farm Labourer

    11

    General Labourer

    9

    Gardener Domestic

    6

    Insurance Clerk

    5

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