Origins of the Macquillan surname

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    In 1921, most Macquillans lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Macquillans

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    Common female occupations for Macquillans in 1921

    Widow

    2

    At Home Formerly Pickle Factory

    1

    Carmaid

    1

    Housekeeper

    1

    Reeler Unemp

    1

    Common male occupations for Macquillans in 1921

    Hawker

    4

    Cloth Mangler

    2

    Blacksmith Striker

    1

    Brick Maker

    1

    Butcher's Assistant

    1

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