Origins of the Christian surname
About the Christians
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Interesting facts about Christian
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Christian surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
Who were Christians most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Christians.
What are the most common Christian first names?
John
William
Princess
Mary
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Common jobs for Christians
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Christians in 1921
Dressmaker
194
House Servant
101
General Servant Domestic
90
Domestic Servant
83
Living On Own Means
81
Common male occupations for Christians in 1921
Able Seaman
257
Mariner
188
Joiner
164
Fireman
145
Farmer
139
