Origins of the McLure surname

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    In 1921, most McLures lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Mclure

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    Common jobs for Mclures

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

    Commmon female occupations for Mclures in 1921

    Pauper

    18

    Dressmaker

    15

    Domestic Serv

    14

    General Servant

    13

    Housekeeper

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Mclures in 1921

    Coal Miner

    32

    Crofter

    27

    Shepherd

    18

    Shoemaker

    16

    General Labourer

    15

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