Origins of the Carnaghan surname
About the Carnaghans
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Interesting facts about Carnaghan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Carnaghan surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Carnaghans most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Carnaghans.
What are the most common Carnaghan first names?
James
John
Elizabeth
Jane
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Common jobs for Carnaghans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Carnaghans in 1921
Flax Spinners Assistant
2
House Servant
2
Sewer
2
Shop Assistant
2
Wife
2
Common male occupations for Carnaghans in 1921
Joiner
3
Mariner
3
Seaman
3
Carpenter
2
Chelsea Pensr
2
