Origins of the Mc Knight surname

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    In 1921, most Mc Knights lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mc knights

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    Commmon female occupations for Mc knights in 1921

    Dressmaker

    90

    Domestic Servant

    38

    House Keeper

    35

    Housekeeper

    31

    Cotton Weaver

    30

    Commmon male occupations for Mc knights in 1921

    Coal Miner

    108

    Joiner

    55

    Tailor

    51

    General Labourer

    41

    Clerk

    29

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