Origins of the Monaghan surname

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    In 1921, most Monaghans lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Monaghan

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    Common jobs for Monaghans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Monaghans in 1921

    Housekeeper

    54

    Cotton Weaver

    52

    Dressmaker

    51

    None

    42

    Charwoman

    37

    Commmon male occupations for Monaghans in 1921

    Coal Miner

    175

    General Labourer

    161

    Dock Labourer

    55

    Tailor

    55

    Coal Miner Hewer

    53

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