Origins of the Rian surname
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Interesting facts about Rian
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rian surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
Who were Rians most likely to marry?
Arntzens
&
Engelsons
Our tell us which families married Rians.
What are the most common Rian first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Rians
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rians in 1921
House Servant
5
Charwoman
3
Chair Woman
2
Cinder Fillers Daughter
2
Cook
2
Common male occupations for Rians in 1921
General Labourer
4
Carpenter
3
Hawker
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Cotton Weaver
2
