Origins of the Mack surname

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    In 1921, most Macks lived in london

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    19,000 Mack Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Macks

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

    Commmon female occupations for Macks in 1921

    Dressmaker

    118

    Charwoman

    106

    Laundress

    105

    Domestic Servant

    87

    House Servant

    66

    Commmon male occupations for Macks in 1921

    General Labourer

    186

    Farm Hands

    129

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    116

    Tailor

    99

    Coal Miner

    83

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