Origins of the McAlavey surname
About the McAlaveys
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Interesting facts about Mcalavey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcalavey surname. The oldest one dates back to 2002.
Who were Mcalaveys most likely to marry?
Hendershotts
Our tell us which families married Mcalaveys.
What are the most common Mcalavey first names?
John
James
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Mcalaveys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcalaveys in 1921
Brickwork Labourer
1
Common Labourers Wife
1
Factory Bobbin Winder (Hand Trouble)
1
General Servant
1
Infant
1
Common male occupations for Mcalaveys in 1921
Fish Hawker
2
Seaman
2
Agricultural Laborer
1
Boiler Maker
1
Coal Miner
1
