Origins of the Mc Hugh surname

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    In 1921, most Mc Hughs lived in london

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    18,000 Mc Hughs found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Mc hughs

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    Common female occupations for Mc hughs in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    83

    Dressmaker

    52

    Housekeeper

    52

    Charwoman

    43

    General Servant Domestic

    43

    Common male occupations for Mc hughs in 1921

    General Labourer

    161

    Coal Miner

    132

    Dock Labourer

    69

    Tailor

    66

    Coal Miner Hewer

    52

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