Origins of the Linehan surname
About the Linehans
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Interesting facts about Linehan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Linehan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.
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What are the most common Linehan first names?
John
Daniel
Mary
Ellen
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Common jobs for Linehans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Linehans in 1921
Dressmaker
7
Ironer
4
Laundress
4
Pupil Teacher
4
Tailoress
4
Common male occupations for Linehans in 1921
General Labourer
8
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
7
Bricklayers Labourer
6
General Industry Clerks
6
Porter
6
