Origins of the Hanger surname

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    In 1921, most Hangers lived in east-midlands

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    What are the most common Hanger first names?

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    Common jobs for Hangers

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    Commmon female occupations for Hangers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    19

    Dress Maker

    10

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Domestic Servant

    9

    At Home

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Hangers in 1921

    Shoe Maker

    17

    Bricklayer

    16

    Plasterer

    15

    Shoemaker

    12

    Turner

    11

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