Origins of the McNaught surname

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    In 1921, most McNaughts lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mcnaughts

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    Common female occupations for Mcnaughts in 1921

    Dressmaker

    62

    Housekeeper

    56

    F S

    53

    House Keeper

    39

    Domestic Servant

    35

    Common male occupations for Mcnaughts in 1921

    Weaver

    75

    Carter

    66

    Coal Miner

    62

    Joiner

    50

    Farmer

    46

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