Origins of the Lenaghan surname

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    In 1921, most Lenaghans lived in yorkshire

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    560 Lenaghans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Lenaghans

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    Commmon female occupations for Lenaghans in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    House Keeper

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    Mill Worker

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    Housemaid

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    Laundress

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    Commmon male occupations for Lenaghans in 1921

    Coal Miner

    4

    Sawyer

    4

    Tallow Chandler

    4

    Blast Furnace Labourer

    3

    Coal Miner Hewer

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