Origins of the McClure surname

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    In 1921, most McClures lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mcclures

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcclures in 1921

    Dressmaker

    54

    Domestic Servant

    40

    House Keeper

    34

    Housekeeper

    29

    Cotton Weaver

    25

    Commmon male occupations for Mcclures in 1921

    Coal Miner

    51

    General Labourer

    38

    Blacksmith

    33

    Ploughman

    32

    Tailor

    32

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