Origins of the Quinan surname

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    In 1921, most Quinans lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Quinans

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    Commmon female occupations for Quinans in 1921

    Cotton Factory Operative

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    Cotton Piecer

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    Dressmaker

    2

    General Servant

    2

    Rag Sorter

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Quinans in 1921

    Plumber

    3

    Clerks

    2

    Cotton Factory Operative

    2

    General Labourer

    2

    Hawker

    2

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