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Origins of the Strahan surname

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    In 1921, most Strahans lived in london

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    1,500 Strahans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Strahans

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    Common female occupations for Strahans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    11

    Annuitant

    7

    Housekeeper

    6

    Living On Own Means

    6

    Cotton Winder

    5

    Common male occupations for Strahans in 1921

    Stationer

    20

    Carter

    10

    Printer Compositor

    9

    Coal Miner

    8

    Bookbinder

    7

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