Origins of the Kerrigan surname

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    In 1921, most Kerrigans lived in london

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    4,800 Kerrigans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Kerrigan

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    Bridget

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    Common jobs for Kerrigans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Kerrigans in 1921

    Prostitute

    24

    Charwoman

    17

    Dressmaker

    17

    Domestic Servant

    16

    Laundress

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Kerrigans in 1921

    General Labourer

    56

    Dock Labourer

    43

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    19

    Coal Miner Hewer

    16

    Laborer

    15

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