Origins of the McAreavey surname

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    In 1921, most McAreaveys lived in north-west

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    Common jobs for Mcareaveys

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcareaveys in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

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    Lappet Weaver

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    Peicer In Cotton Mill

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    Winder

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    Commmon male occupations for Mcareaveys in 1921

    Labourer General

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    Coal Dealer

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    Gen Lab

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    Gr & Driver 10th Batt R A

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    Iron Miner

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