Origins of the Hallighan surname
About the Hallighans
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Interesting facts about Hallighan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hallighan surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Hallighans most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Hallighans.
What are the most common Hallighan first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Hallighans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hallighans in 1921
Charwoman
3
Cotton Winder
2
Bag Sawyer
1
Cotton Mill Hand
1
Housekeeper
1
Common male occupations for Hallighans in 1921
Coal Miner
4
Collier
3
General Labourer
2
Bricklayer Labourer
1
Bricklayers Labouer
1
