Origins of the Mc Guinness surname

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    In 1921, most Mc Guinnesses lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mc guinnesses

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    Commmon female occupations for Mc guinnesses in 1921

    Charwoman

    32

    Domestic Servant

    27

    Dressmaker

    20

    Housekeeper

    20

    General Servant Domestic

    17

    Commmon male occupations for Mc guinnesses in 1921

    General Labourer

    59

    Dock Labourer

    54

    Tailor

    29

    Coal Miner

    28

    Hawker

    27

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