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Origins of the McCoan surname

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    In 1921, most McCoans lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mccoans

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    Common female occupations for Mccoans in 1921

    At Home

    2

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Servant

    2

    Dress Maker

    1

    House Keeper

    1

    Common male occupations for Mccoans in 1921

    At Home

    3

    Carpenter

    2

    Coach Painter

    2

    Machinst Iron

    2

    Rate Collector

    2

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