Origins of the McGlew surname

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    In 1921, most McGlews lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mcglews

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcglews in 1921

    Woolbroker

    4

    Dress Maker And Plain Sewer

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    Female Writing Assistant Manchester

    1

    Housemaid Domestic

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Mcglews in 1921

    Able Seaman

    4

    Licensed Hawker

    2

    Woolbroker

    2

    Ap Tinsmith

    1

    Farmer

    1

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