Origins of the Gillagan surname

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    In 1921, most Gillagans lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Gillagan

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    What are the most common Gillagan first names?

    John

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    Bridget

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    Common jobs for Gillagans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Gillagans in 1921

    Hawker

    2

    Domestic Servant (Dom)

    1

    Dost Sert

    1

    Fish Dealer

    1

    Spr

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Gillagans in 1921

    Coal Miner

    5

    Jute Weaver

    3

    Coal Hewer

    1

    Collier

    1

    Colliers Labourer

    1

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