Origins of the McGlinchey surname

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    In 1921, most McGlincheys lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Mcglincheys

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcglincheys in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    None

    3

    Silk Winder

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    General Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Mcglincheys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    6

    Platelayer

    5

    Fish Dealer

    4

    Able Seaman

    3

    Brakesman

    2

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