Origins of the Coughlin surname

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    In 1921, most Coughlins lived in london

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    4,300 Coughlins found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Coughlin

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    Common jobs for Coughlins

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

    Common female occupations for Coughlins in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    17

    Laundress

    17

    Dressmaker

    13

    Charwoman

    11

    Servant

    10

    Common male occupations for Coughlins in 1921

    General Labourer

    39

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    37

    Dock Labourer

    28

    Clerks

    23

    Coal Miner

    23

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