Origins of the McLaughlin surname
About the McLaughlins
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Interesting facts about Mclaughlin
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What are the most common Mclaughlin first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mclaughlins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mclaughlins in 1921
Domestic Servant
63
Dressmaker
63
Housekeeper
59
Senior Medical Clerk
55
Cotton Weaver
48
Common male occupations for Mclaughlins in 1921
General Labourer
187
Coal Miner
156
Shoemaker
62
Dock Labourer
50
Tailor
50
