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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

Profile	Posted by	Options	Post Date
Member Since: August 2003 Posts: 17 Send Message	Josephine	Report	28 Jan 2009 16:08
Member Since: August 2003 Posts: 17 Send Message	I looked up a possible relative on the 1861 census and his occupation was listed a 'striker' What was a striker? Thanks in anticipation
Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 245 Send Message	Jeeberella	Report	28 Jan 2009 16:21
Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 245 Send Message	on another thread elsewhere it says either a blacksmiths helper or a person who harpooned whales :S also backed up elsewhere Striker / Stryker 1) Blacksmith's assistant 2) Harpoon man on a whaler

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