Origins of the Carnighan surname
About the Carnighans
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Interesting facts about Carnighan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Carnighan surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Carnighan first names?
Matthew
William
Ann
Jane
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Common jobs for Carnighans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Carnighans in 1921
Tailoress
2
Children's Nurse
1
Domestic Servant
1
Drapers Assistant
1
Flag Maker
1
Common male occupations for Carnighans in 1921
Drapers Assistant
3
Baker
2
Bread Baker
2
Metal Cleaner
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
