Origins of the Bannan surname

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    In 1921, most Bannans lived in london

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    Common jobs for Bannans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Bannans in 1921

    Cotton Winder

    8

    House Keeper

    8

    Mill Worker

    8

    Charwoman

    6

    House Servant

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Bannans in 1921

    Coal Miner

    34

    General Labourer

    13

    Carter

    10

    Collier

    8

    Dock Labourer

    5

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