Origins of the Colahan surname
About the Colahans
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Interesting facts about Colahan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Colahan surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Colahan first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Colahans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Colahans in 1921
Servant
2
Woollen Cloth Cap Maker
2
Dressmaker
1
Farmers Wife
1
General Servant Domestic
1
Common male occupations for Colahans in 1921
Cab Driver
2
Day Labourer
2
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
2
Servt
2
Bakers
1
