Origins of the Macsweeney surname

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    In 1921, most Macsweeneys lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Macsweeneys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Macsweeneys in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    House Keeper

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    Assistant Matron Workhouse

    1

    Cook

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    Commmon male occupations for Macsweeneys in 1921

    General Labourer

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    2

    Accountant

    1

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Boiler Maker Apprentice

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