Origins of the Needhan surname

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    In 1921, most Needhans lived in northern-ireland

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    58 Needhans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Needhans

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    Commmon female occupations for Needhans in 1921

    Box Maker

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    Cotton Doubler

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    General Servant

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    Horse Keeper

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    Housekeeper Domestic

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Needhans in 1921

    Farmer

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    Assistant Farmer

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    Bambo Worker

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    Barman

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    Broscofe Operator

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