Origins of the Macleay surname

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    In 1921, most Macleays lived in london

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    250 Macleay Travel & migration records
    740 Macleays found in all Census records

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    Donald

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Macleays

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    Commmon female occupations for Macleays in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    12

    General Serv

    8

    Annuitant

    6

    Crofter's Wife

    6

    Domestic Servant

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Macleays in 1921

    Crofter

    11

    Ag Labourer

    5

    Farm Servant

    5

    General Labourer

    5

    Fisherman

    4

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