Origins of the Bannigan surname

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    In 1921, most Bannigans lived in east

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    Common jobs for Bannigans

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    Common female occupations for Bannigans in 1921

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    Dressmaker

    3

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Mill Worker

    2

    Common male occupations for Bannigans in 1921

    Coal Miner

    5

    Shoemaker

    3

    Farm Labourer

    2

    General Labourer

    2

    Married, Labourer

    2

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