Origins of the Kiernan surname

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    In 1921, most Kiernans lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Kiernan

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    What are the most common Kiernan first names?

    John

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    Bridget

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    Common jobs for Kiernans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Kiernans in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    10

    Laundress

    10

    Cotton Weaver

    9

    Dressmaker

    9

    Housekeeper

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Kiernans in 1921

    General Labourer

    21

    Clerks

    18

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    10

    Farm Labourer

    9

    Bricklayer

    8

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