Origins of the Mac Knight surname

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    In 1921, most Mac Knights lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Mac knights

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    Commmon female occupations for Mac knights in 1921

    Dressmaker

    6

    Dress Maker

    4

    Cook

    3

    House Keeper

    3

    Housekeeper

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Mac knights in 1921

    Coal Miner

    11

    Coal Miner Hewer

    8

    Joiner

    7

    Hatter

    4

    Minister

    4

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