Origins of the McIsaac surname

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    In 1921, most McIsaacs lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Mcisaacs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Mcisaacs in 1921

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    Pauper

    20

    Dressmaker

    19

    General Servant

    19

    Domestic Servant

    18

    Commmon male occupations for Mcisaacs in 1921

    Crofter

    39

    Fisherman

    34

    Farm Servant

    24

    Farmer

    22

    Joiner

    16

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