Origins of the Cargan surname
About the Cargans
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Interesting facts about Cargan
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We have for the Cargan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
What are the most common Cargan first names?
John
James
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Cargans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cargans in 1921
At Home
3
Laundress
3
House Servant
2
Bonnet Knitter
1
Carter
1
Common male occupations for Cargans in 1921
Engine Fitter
2
Farm Labourer
2
General Labourer
2
Labourer (Steelworks)
2
Shoemaker
2
