Origins of the Maccoy surname

About the Maccoys

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    In 1921, most Maccoys lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Maccoy

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    What are the most common Maccoy first names?

    John

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Maccoys

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    Commmon female occupations for Maccoys in 1921

    None

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    Typist

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    Wife

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    Assisant Inn Keeper

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    Assisting In Business

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    Commmon male occupations for Maccoys in 1921

    General Labourer

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    Pork Butcher

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    Taylor

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    Carter

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    Laborer

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