Origins of the Lagan surname

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    In 1921, most Lagans lived in yorkshire

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    1,400 Lagan Travel & migration records
    930 Lagans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Lagan

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    Who were Lagans most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Lagan first names?

    John

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Lagans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Lagans in 1921

    Charwoman

    5

    No Occupation

    5

    Dressmaker

    4

    Servant

    4

    Dress Maker

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Lagans in 1921

    Coal Miner

    12

    General Labourer

    7

    Chemical Labourer

    5

    Farmer

    5

    Tailor

    5

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