Origins of the McGilly surname

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    In 1921, most McGillys lived in south-west

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    62 McGillys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Mcgilly

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    Common jobs for Mcgillys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Mcgillys in 1921

    F Labourer

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    Ind

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    Needlewoman

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    Teacher

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    Commmon male occupations for Mcgillys in 1921

    Platelayer

    3

    Cotton Spinner Ap

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    General Labourer

    2

    Tailor (Son Of John Mcgilly Porter)

    2

    Collier

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