Origins of the Mc Williams surname

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    In 1921, most Mc Williamses lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mc williamses

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    Commmon female occupations for Mc williamses in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    26

    Domestic Servant

    25

    Mill Worker

    21

    Dressmaker

    20

    General Servant

    14

    Commmon male occupations for Mc williamses in 1921

    Coal Miner

    74

    General Labourer

    56

    Weaver

    22

    Dock Labourer

    20

    Fireman

    19

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