Origins of the McDonna surname

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    In 1921, most McDonnas lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mcdonnas

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    Common female occupations for Mcdonnas in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Assisting At Home

    2

    Cotton Mill Hand

    2

    General Servant

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Common male occupations for Mcdonnas in 1921

    Tailor

    6

    Master Tailor

    2

    Actor Drama

    1

    App Joiner

    1

    Apprentice Cabinet Maker

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