Origins of the Mac Farlane surname

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    In 1921, most Mac Farlanes lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mac farlanes

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    Commmon female occupations for Mac farlanes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    122

    Domestic Servant

    86

    Housekeeper

    78

    Living On Own Means

    73

    Annuitant

    63

    Commmon male occupations for Mac farlanes in 1921

    Weaver

    72

    Farmer

    64

    Joiner

    62

    Clerk

    59

    Fisherman

    51

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