Origins of the McGaughey surname

About the McGaugheys

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    In 1921, most McGaugheys lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Mcgaugheys

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcgaugheys in 1921

    Cotton Factory

    2

    Cook (Domestic)

    1

    General Serv Domestic

    1

    Hospital Nurse

    1

    House Keeper

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Mcgaugheys in 1921

    Lab

    4

    Railway Porter

    3

    Coal Miner Hewer

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Dock Labourer

    2

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