Origins of the Duggan surname

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    In 1921, most Duggans lived in london

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    Common jobs for Duggans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Duggans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    90

    Domestic Servant

    72

    Charwoman

    70

    General Servant Domestic

    59

    Laundress

    58

    Commmon male occupations for Duggans in 1921

    General Labourer

    171

    Dock Labourer

    93

    Coal Miner

    90

    Tailor

    65

    Agricultural Labourer

    52

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