Origins of the Ranaghan surname

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    In 1921, most Ranaghans lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Ranaghans

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    Commmon female occupations for Ranaghans in 1921

    Assistant Draper

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    Teacher

    2

    Charwoman

    1

    Domestic Dutyar Mother

    1

    Domestic Serv

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Ranaghans in 1921

    Coal Miner

    8

    Coal Miner Hewer

    5

    Blacksmith

    1

    Bootmaker

    1

    Captain

    1

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