Origins of the Whelligan surname
About the Whelligans
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Interesting facts about Whelligan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Whelligans most likely to marry?
Mc Conns
What are the most common Whelligan first names?
Thomas
Daniel
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Whelligans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Whelligans in 1921
Charwoman
1
General Servant Domestic
1
Perfume Finisher
1
Tin-Box Finishing Off
1
... Bonnet Maker
1
Commmon male occupations for Whelligans in 1921
Furniture Broker
3
Dock Labourer
2
Hairdresser
2
Marine Store Dealer
2
Boiler Maker Ship Yard
1
