Origins of the McLernan surname

About the McLernans

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    In 1921, most McLernans lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Mclernans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Mclernans in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Factory Operative (F H T)

    2

    Lab In Calico Print Field

    2

    Assistant Teacher

    1

    Bleacher & Finisher Of Muslin

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Mclernans in 1921

    Labourer In Iron

    3

    General Labourer

    2

    Joiner

    2

    Masons Labourer

    2

    Shale Miner

    2

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