Origins of the McGorry surname

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    In 1921, most McGorrys lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Mcgorrys

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcgorrys in 1921

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    Child In The Orphanage

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    Dye Worker

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    Laundress

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    Bag - Sewer

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Mcgorrys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    3

    Blast Furnace Charger

    1

    Bricklayer

    1

    Coal Hewer

    1

    Coke Burner

    1

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