Origins of the McIlquham surname

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    In 1921, most McIlquhams lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Mcilquhams

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcilquhams in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    4

    Dressmaker

    4

    Steam Loom Worker

    4

    Bleacker

    2

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Mcilquhams in 1921

    Coal Miner

    11

    Collier

    4

    Farmer

    4

    General Merchant

    3

    Road Surveyor

    3

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