Origins of the Keeligan surname

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    In 1921, most Keeligans lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Keeligans

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    Commmon female occupations for Keeligans in 1921

    Cloth Weaver

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    Flax Spinner

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    Greengrocer

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    Commmon male occupations for Keeligans in 1921

    Bricklayers Labourer

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    General Labourer

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    Agricultural Labourer

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    Cloth Presser (Mill)

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    Drayboy

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