Origins of the Mc Mahon surname

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    In 1921, most Mc Mahons lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mc mahons

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    Commmon female occupations for Mc mahons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    101

    Cotton Weaver

    98

    Housekeeper

    92

    Domestic Servant

    82

    Charwoman

    79

    Commmon male occupations for Mc mahons in 1921

    General Labourer

    277

    Coal Miner

    263

    Dock Labourer

    146

    Tailor

    143

    Coal Miner Hewer

    64

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