Origins of the Gilleghan surname
About the Gilleghans
We have a total of 51 records for people with the last name Gilleghan.
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Interesting facts about Gilleghan
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gilleghans most likely to marry?
What are the most common Gilleghan first names?
Herbert
John
Annie
Mary
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Common jobs for Gilleghans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gilleghans in 1921
Clerk Cooperative Society
1
Cook
1
Dom
1
Down Quilt Worker
1
Home
1
Commmon male occupations for Gilleghans in 1921
Boot & Shoe Rivettor
1
Chemists & Druggists Assistant
1
Colliery Engine Stoker
1
Factory Hand
1
Friendley Societys Collector
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