Origins of the Noonan surname

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    In 1921, most Noonans lived in london

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    4,800 Noonans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Noonans

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

    Common female occupations for Noonans in 1921

    Charwoman

    25

    Domestic Servant

    20

    Dressmaker

    19

    Laundress

    19

    General Servant Domestic

    13

    Common male occupations for Noonans in 1921

    Tailor

    46

    General Labourer

    42

    Able Seaman

    20

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    20

    Clerks

    16

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