Origins of the Clancy surname

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    In 1921, most Clancys lived in london

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    7,200 Clancys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Clancys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Clancys in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    32

    Laundress

    29

    Tailoress

    25

    Charwoman

    24

    Dressmaker

    21

    Commmon male occupations for Clancys in 1921

    General Labourer

    52

    Tailor

    37

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    32

    Able Seaman

    22

    Clerks

    19

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