Origins of the Gillegan surname

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    In 1921, most Gillegans lived in south-wales

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    100 Gillegans found in all Census records

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    Bridget

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    Common jobs for Gillegans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Gillegans in 1921

    Charwoman

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    General Servt

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    House Keeper

    1

    House Servant

    1

    Jute Spinner

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Gillegans in 1921

    Farm Labourer General

    2

    General Labourer

    2

    Tinman

    2

    Ag Labourer

    1

    Agricultural Labourer

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