Origins of the Dolan surname

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    In 1921, most Dolans lived in london

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    Common jobs for Dolans

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    Commmon female occupations for Dolans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    68

    Domestic Servant

    62

    Housekeeper

    54

    Laundress

    53

    Cotton Weaver

    51

    Commmon male occupations for Dolans in 1921

    General Labourer

    237

    Coal Miner

    175

    Tailor

    92

    Bricklayers Labourer

    76

    Dock Labourer

    73

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