Origins of the McGurkin surname

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    In 1921, most McGurkins lived in london

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    81 McGurkin Travel & migration records
    41 McGurkins found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Mcgurkins

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Mcgurkins in 1921

    Earthenware Dealer

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    Domestic Servant

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    General Domestic Servant

    1

    Ironer

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Mcgurkins in 1921

    French Polisher

    2

    Able Seaman

    1

    Booksellers Assistant

    1

    Engineer

    1

    Errand Boy

    1

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