Origins of the Macintosh surname

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    In 1921, most Macintoshs lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Macintosh

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    Common jobs for Macintoshs

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    Commmon female occupations for Macintoshs in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    78

    Dressmaker

    62

    F S

    57

    Housekeeper

    45

    General Servant

    34

    Commmon male occupations for Macintoshs in 1921

    Farmer

    81

    Farm Servant

    69

    Crofter

    61

    Fisherman

    58

    Mason

    54

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