Origins of the Stranger surname
About the Strangers
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Interesting facts about Stranger
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Stranger surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.
Who were Strangers most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Strangers.
What are the most common Stranger first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Strangers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Strangers in 1921
Dressmaker
9
Laundress
9
General Servant
7
Servant
6
Drapers Assistant
5
Common male occupations for Strangers in 1921
Farmer
27
Farmers Son
15
General Labourer
13
Tailor
12
Mariner
11
