Origins of the McGhan surname

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    In 1921, most McGhans lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Mcghans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Mcghans in 1921

    Cook

    2

    Domestic Servant

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Annuitant

    1

    Dom Servant

    1

    Common male occupations for Mcghans in 1921

    Coal Miner

    5

    Tailor

    3

    Blacksmith

    2

    Dock Labourer

    2

    General Labourer

    2

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