Origins of the Gahan surname
About the Gahans
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Interesting facts about Gahan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gahans most likely to marry?
Mc Gahans
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What are the most common Gahan first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Gahans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gahans in 1921
Annuitant
5
Housekeeper
5
Laundress
5
Living On Own Means
5
Cotton Winder
4
Commmon male occupations for Gahans in 1921
Tailor
16
General Labourer
12
Clerk
8
Dock Labourer
7
Coal Miner
6
