Origins of the Macferson surname

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    In 1921, most Macfersons lived in south-west

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    22 Macferson Travel & migration records
    78 Macfersons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Macferson

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    Common jobs for Macfersons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Macfersons in 1921

    At House

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    Book Keeper

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    Cashier In Tanning School Manufactory

    1

    Confectioner's Saleswoman

    1

    Draper's Assistant

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    Commmon male occupations for Macfersons in 1921

    Pawnbroker

    4

    Pawnbrokers Assistant

    3

    Pawn Broker

    2

    Assistant Pawn Broking

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    Book Keeper

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