Origins of the Colgan surname
About the Colgans
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Interesting facts about Colgan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Colgans most likely to marry?
Mc Colgans
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What are the most common Colgan first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Colgans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Colgans in 1921
Dressmaker
14
Cotton Weaver
8
Dress Maker
8
Domestic Servant
7
Cook Domestic
5
Commmon male occupations for Colgans in 1921
General Labourer
22
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
11
Tailor
11
Coal Miner
10
Joiner
10
