Origins of the Trayner surname

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    In 1921, most Trayners lived in london

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    630 Trayner Travel & migration records
    1,600 Trayners found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Trayners

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    Commmon female occupations for Trayners in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

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    Jute Spinner

    7

    Mill Worker

    7

    Charwoman

    6

    General Servant

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Trayners in 1921

    General Labourer

    21

    Coal Miner

    12

    Shoe Maker

    11

    Tailor

    10

    Iron Moulder

    6

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