Origins of the McElvaney surname

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    In 1921, most McElvaneys lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Mcelvaneys

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcelvaneys in 1921

    Coopers Wife

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    Domestic Servant

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    General Servant Domestic

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    Commmon male occupations for Mcelvaneys in 1921

    Fish Plate Mill Labourer

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    General Labourer

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    Steelworks Labourer

    2

    Brick Layer

    1

    Coal Miner

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