Origins of the Carnan surname

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    In 1921, most Carnans lived in north-east

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    180 Carnan Travel & migration records
    410 Carnans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Carnan

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    What are the most common Carnan first names?

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    Common jobs for Carnans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Carnans in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    4

    General Servant Domestic

    3

    Mill Worker Thread

    3

    Dressmaker

    2

    Mill Worker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Carnans in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Coal Miner

    4

    Baker

    3

    Engine Fitter

    3

    Upholder

    3

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