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Origins of the Calighan surname

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About the Calighans

We have a total number of 203 records for people with the last name Calighan.

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Where do most Calighans live?

In 1921, most Calighans lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Calighans

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We have 81 records for the Calighan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Calighans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Calighan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Catherine

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Common jobs for Calighans

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

Common Female occupations for Calighans in 1921
Cotton Carder

2

Drawing Tenter Cotton

2

Domestic Servant U Empd

1

Dress Maker

1

Dressmaking

1

Common Male occupations for Calighans in 1921
Coal Miner

4

Ag Labourer

3

Miner

2

Carpenter

1

Collier

1

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