Origins of the Dove surname

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    In 1921, most Doves lived in london

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    4,000 Dove Travel & migration records
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    What are the most common Dove first names?

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    Common jobs for Doves

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

    Common female occupations for Doves in 1921

    Dressmaker

    136

    Domestic Servant

    83

    Laundress

    80

    House Servant

    76

    Charwoman

    72

    Common male occupations for Doves in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    160

    Coal Miner

    115

    Farmer

    113

    Bricklayer

    106

    Farm Labourer

    106

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