Origins of the Herrigan surname
About the Herrigans
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Interesting facts about Herrigan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Herrigan surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Herrigans most likely to marry?
Schinamans
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Our tell us which families married Herrigans.
What are the most common Herrigan first names?
John
Patrick
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Herrigans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Herrigans in 1921
General Servant Domestic
2
Weaver
2
Wife
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Cook
1
Common male occupations for Herrigans in 1921
Coal Miner
5
Agricultural Labourer
4
Baker (Master)
2
Colliery Labourer
2
Errand Boy
2
