Origins of the Mc Adam surname

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    In 1921, most Mc Adams lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mc adams

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    Commmon female occupations for Mc adams in 1921

    Dressmaker

    69

    Housekeeper

    50

    Domestic Servant

    45

    F S

    35

    House Keeper

    35

    Commmon male occupations for Mc adams in 1921

    Coal Miner

    74

    Shepherd

    63

    Joiner

    61

    General Labourer

    50

    Farm Servant

    43

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