Origins of the McGeehan surname

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    In 1921, most McGeehans lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mcgeehans

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcgeehans in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

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    Sister Of Charity

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    Dom Servant

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    Dressmaker

    2

    Egg Dealer

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Mcgeehans in 1921

    Coal Miner

    13

    Tailor

    8

    Boiler Maker

    5

    Bottle Blower

    5

    Shoemaker

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