Origins of the Barrigan surname
About the Barrigans
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Interesting facts about Barrigan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barrigan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1921.
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What are the most common Barrigan first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Barrigans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barrigans in 1921
At School
1
Bookfolder
1
Canvas Works
1
Domestic
1
Engine Driver
1
Common male occupations for Barrigans in 1921
Fireman
5
Railway Engine Driver
4
Railway Shunter
4
Coal Miner
3
Engine Driver
3
