Origins of the Mac Gregor surname

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    In 1921, most Mac Gregors lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mac gregors

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    Commmon female occupations for Mac gregors in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    76

    Housekeeper

    73

    Domestic Servant

    70

    Dressmaker

    67

    F S

    54

    Commmon male occupations for Mac gregors in 1921

    Clerk

    53

    Farmer

    50

    Tailor

    46

    Farm Servant

    43

    Joiner

    39

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