Origins of the McCartey surname

About the McCarteys

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    In 1921, most McCarteys lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Mccarteys

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

    Common female occupations for Mccarteys in 1921

    Bobbin Winder

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    Cardroom Hand

    3

    Charwoman

    3

    Dress Maker

    3

    Hand Loom Weaver

    3

    Common male occupations for Mccarteys in 1921

    Hand Loom Weaver

    6

    Labr

    4

    Mariner

    4

    Shoemaker

    4

    Tailor

    4

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