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Origins of the Flannagan surname

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Where do most Flannagans live?

In 1921, most Flannagans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Flannagans

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

We have 4,150 records for the Flannagan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Flannagans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Flannagan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Flannagans

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

Common Female occupations for Flannagans in 1921
Hawker

21

Servant

21

Charwoman

19

Laundress

14

Cotton Weaver

12

Common Male occupations for Flannagans in 1921
General Labourer

48

Coal Miner

27

Dock Labourer

20

Tailor

20

Hawker

15

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