Origins of the McDonaugh surname

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    In 1921, most McDonaughs lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Mcdonaughs

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    Common female occupations for Mcdonaughs in 1921

    At School

    3

    Cotton Piecer

    3

    General Servant

    3

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Dyers Ironer

    2

    Common male occupations for Mcdonaughs in 1921

    Coal Miner

    7

    Masons Labourer

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Bricklayer

    4

    Bricklayers Labourer

    3

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