Origins of the Lanigan surname

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    In 1921, most Lanigans lived in london

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    3,000 Lanigan Travel & migration records
    1,700 Lanigans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Lanigan

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    What are the most common Lanigan first names?

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    Common jobs for Lanigans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Lanigans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    16

    Charwoman

    9

    Milliner

    7

    Laundress

    6

    Tailoress

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Lanigans in 1921

    Tailor

    27

    Coal Miner

    12

    General Labourer

    9

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    9

    Dock Labourer

    8

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