Origins of the Mac Nab surname

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    In 1921, most Mac Nabs lived in london

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    1,300 Mac Nab Travel & migration records
    2,700 Mac Nabs found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Mac nabs

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    Commmon female occupations for Mac nabs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    29

    Living On Own Means

    25

    Annuitant

    19

    F S

    15

    Housekeeper

    14

    Commmon male occupations for Mac nabs in 1921

    Joiner

    13

    Farmer

    12

    Fisherman

    12

    Photographer

    11

    Tailor

    11

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