Origins of the Callaghan surname

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    In 1921, most Callaghans lived in london

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    Common jobs for Callaghans

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    Commmon female occupations for Callaghans in 1921

    Charwoman

    110

    Domestic Servant

    86

    Laundress

    83

    Tailoress

    81

    Dressmaker

    80

    Commmon male occupations for Callaghans in 1921

    General Labourer

    271

    Coal Miner

    221

    Tailor

    128

    Dock Labourer

    108

    Laborer

    93

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