Origins of the Strangeways surname

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    In 1921, most Strangewayses lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Strangeways

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    What are the most common Strangeways first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Strangewayses

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    Commmon female occupations for Strangewayses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

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    Annuitant

    5

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Farm Servant

    3

    Housekeeper Domestic

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Strangewayses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    10

    Blacksmith

    7

    Butcher

    5

    Clerk

    5

    General Labourer

    5

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