Origins of the Carnachan surname
About the Carnachans
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Interesting facts about Carnachan
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Who were Carnachans most likely to marry?
What are the most common Carnachan first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Carnachans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Carnachans in 1921
Power Loom Weaver
4
Cotton Weaver
3
At School
2
Flax Mill Hand
2
General Servant
2
Commmon male occupations for Carnachans in 1921
Cal Prin
4
Cotton Yarn Twister
4
Assisting In Farm
3
Sl
3
Bricklayer
2
