Origins of the Mac Sweeney surname

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    In 1921, most Mac Sweeneys lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Mac sweeneys

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    Commmon female occupations for Mac sweeneys in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    House Keeper

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    Assistant Matron Workhouse

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    Cook

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    Commmon male occupations for Mac sweeneys in 1921

    General Labourer

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    Accountant

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    Agricultural Labourer

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    Boiler Maker Apprentice

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