Origins of the Challender surname

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    In 1921, most Challenders lived in london

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    1,200 Challenders found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Challender

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    What are the most common Challender first names?

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    Common jobs for Challenders

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

    Commmon female occupations for Challenders in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

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    Laundress

    6

    General Servant Domestic

    5

    Domestic Servant

    4

    Dressmaker

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Challenders in 1921

    Coal Miner

    15

    Carter

    9

    Coal Miner Hewer

    7

    Shoemaker

    6

    Boot & Shoe Maker

    5

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