Origins of the Adrian surname

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    In 1921, most Adrians lived in london

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    690 Adrians found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Adrian

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    What are the most common Adrian first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Anna

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    Common jobs for Adrians

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

    Commmon female occupations for Adrians in 1921

    School Child

    5

    Dressmaker

    3

    Fund Holder

    3

    Fundholder

    3

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Adrians in 1921

    Farm Hands

    6

    General Farmers

    6

    Jeweller

    6

    Law Writer

    5

    Watch Finisher

    5

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