Origins of the McDade surname

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    In 1921, most McDades lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Mcdade

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Mcdades

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Mcdades in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    32

    Housekeeper

    25

    Domestic Servant

    24

    Hawker

    24

    House Keeper

    19

    Commmon male occupations for Mcdades in 1921

    Coal Miner

    110

    General Labourer

    62

    Iron Moulder

    38

    Carter

    29

    Ironstone Miner

    26

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