Origins of the Macfarlane surname

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    In 1921, most Macfarlanes lived in london

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    Common jobs for Macfarlanes

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

    Commmon female occupations for Macfarlanes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    122

    Domestic Servant

    86

    Housekeeper

    78

    Living On Own Means

    73

    Annuitant

    63

    Commmon male occupations for Macfarlanes in 1921

    Weaver

    72

    Farmer

    64

    Joiner

    62

    Clerk

    59

    Fisherman

    51

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