Origins of the McClen surname

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    In 1921, most McClens lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Mcclens

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcclens in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    House Keeper

    2

    No Occupation

    2

    Pensioner

    2

    Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Mcclens in 1921

    Shoemaker

    8

    Coal Miner

    5

    Indvler

    4

    Skleter

    4

    Stebler

    4

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