Origins of the Roonan surname

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    In 1921, most Roonans lived in yorkshire

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    270 Roonan Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Roonans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Roonans in 1921

    At Home

    2

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    None

    2

    Pupil Teacher

    2

    Cotton Power Loom Weaver

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Roonans in 1921

    Farm Labourer

    4

    General Labourer

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

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    1

    Bookkeepers And Cashiers

    1

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