Origins of the McDonnough surname

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    In 1921, most McDonnoughs lived in north-west

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    Common jobs for Mcdonnoughs

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcdonnoughs in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

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    Spinster Servant

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    Agricultural Laborer

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    At Home No Occupation Dock Laborer's Daughter

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    Brass Burnisher

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    Commmon male occupations for Mcdonnoughs in 1921

    Coal Miner

    5

    Tailor

    4

    Brazier

    3

    Bricklayers Labourer

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    General Labourer

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