Origins of the Docwra surname

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    In 1921, most Docwras lived in london

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    41 Docwra Travel & migration records
    1,100 Docwras found in all Census records

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Docwras

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    Common female occupations for Docwras in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    Private Means

    6

    Charwoman

    5

    General Servant

    5

    Laundress

    4

    Common male occupations for Docwras in 1921

    Bricklayer

    12

    Miller

    7

    Blacksmith

    5

    Carpenter

    4

    General Labourer

    4

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