Origins of the Flaherty surname

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    In 1921, most Flahertys lived in london

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    9,900 Flahertys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Flahertys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Flahertys in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    28

    Charwoman

    27

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    27

    Laundress

    26

    Tailoress

    25

    Commmon male occupations for Flahertys in 1921

    Dock Labourer

    70

    General Labourer

    69

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    32

    Coal Miner Hewer

    31

    Bricklayers Labourer

    27

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