Origins of the Mackey surname

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    In 1921, most Mackeys lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mackeys

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    Commmon female occupations for Mackeys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    49

    Living On Own Means

    39

    Servant

    32

    Laundress

    31

    Domestic Servant

    29

    Commmon male occupations for Mackeys in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    66

    Farm Hands

    59

    Coal Miner

    58

    General Labourer

    50

    General Farmers

    38

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