Origins of the Magrath surname

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    In 1921, most Magraths lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Magrath

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    Common jobs for Magraths

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

    Commmon female occupations for Magraths in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    17

    Dressmaker

    15

    Laundress

    13

    Charwoman

    10

    House Servant

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Magraths in 1921

    Tailor

    12

    Clerk

    11

    Agricultural Labourer

    10

    Mariner

    10

    Dock Labourer

    8

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