Origins of the Macleary surname

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    In 1921, most Maclearys lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Maclearys

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    Commmon female occupations for Maclearys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

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    Cook Domestic

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

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    Farmer's Widow

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    Commmon male occupations for Maclearys in 1921

    Able Seaman

    2

    Baker's Vanman

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    Bartr At Law In Practe M.A.Oxon

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    Boatswain

    1

    Bred To The Sea

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