Origins of the Lonergan surname

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    In 1921, most Lonergans lived in london

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    2,000 Lonergans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Lonergan

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    Common jobs for Lonergans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Lonergans in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Private Means

    7

    Cotton Weaver

    6

    Dressmaker

    6

    Housekeeper

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Lonergans in 1921

    Porter

    11

    Bricklayer

    7

    Farm Hands

    7

    General Labourer

    7

    Able Seaman

    6

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