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Origins of the Flanegan surname

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About the Flanegans

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Where do most Flanegans live?

In 1921, most Flanegans lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Flanegans

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 310 records for the Flanegan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Flanegans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Flanegan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Flanegans

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

Common Female occupations for Flanegans in 1921
Servant

3

General Servant

2

House Servant

2

Ag Labs Wife

1

Chair Woman

1

Common Male occupations for Flanegans in 1921
Dock Labourer

4

Bread Maker

3

Farm Labourer

3

General Labourer

3

Bricklayers Labourer

2

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