Origins of the Colligan surname
About the Colligans
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Interesting facts about Colligan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Colligan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Colligan first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Colligans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Colligans in 1921
Jute Spinner
15
Laundress
12
Housekeeper
9
Charwoman
8
Dressmaker
8
Common male occupations for Colligans in 1921
Coal Miner
52
Mason
13
Dock Labourer
12
General Labourer
12
Fireman
9
