Origins of the Melligan surname

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    In 1921, most Melligans lived in northern-ireland

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    270 Melligan Travel & migration records
    280 Melligans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Melligans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Melligans in 1921

    Assistant Drapers

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    Boot Machinist

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    Laundress

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    Drapers Assistant

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    General Servant

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    Commmon male occupations for Melligans in 1921

    Cotton Spinner

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    Ironstone Miner

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    Agricultural Labourer

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    Carter

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    Drapers Assistant

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