Origins of the McGuirk surname

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    In 1921, most McGuirks lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Mcguirk

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    Common jobs for Mcguirks

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcguirks in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    16

    Dressmaker

    7

    Cotton Winder

    6

    Domestic Servant

    6

    General Servant

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Mcguirks in 1921

    Dock Labourer

    27

    Coal Miner

    17

    General Labourer

    14

    Joiner

    8

    Fireman

    6

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