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Origins of the McEvey surname

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We have a total number of 404 records for people with the last name McEvey.

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Where do most McEveys live?

In 1921, most McEveys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McEveys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 179 records for the McEvey surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were McEveys most likely to marry?

Mc Eveys

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Walshs

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What are the most common McEvey first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Ellen

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Common jobs for McEveys

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

Common Female occupations for McEveys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

3

General Servant

2

Milliner

2

Bag Maker

1

Book Binder

1

Common Male occupations for McEveys in 1921
Dock Labourer

3

Cotton Porter

2

Gardener

2

Shoemaker

2

Stone Mason

2

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