Origins of the McGlen surname

About the McGlens

We have a total of 1316 records for people with the last name McGlen.

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    In 1921, most McGlens lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Mcglens

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcglens in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

    4

    Mill Worker

    4

    Bleacher

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Domestic Servant General

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Mcglens in 1921

    Coal Miner

    14

    Coal Miner Hewer

    8

    Engineer

    7

    Hawker

    5

    Blacksmith

    4

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