Complex sentence: Strathbungo developed as a crofters and miners village in the early 18th century, however by the end of the century over 35 families were living in the village and weaving had become the principal occupation.
Split into simpler sentences: Strathbungo developed as a crofters and miners village in the early 18th century. By the end of the century, over 35 families were living in the village and weaving had become the principal occupation.