Origins of the McEvoy surname

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    In 1921, most McEvoys lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mcevoys

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcevoys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    39

    Domestic Servant

    36

    Tailoress

    33

    Charwoman

    30

    General Servant Domestic

    29

    Commmon male occupations for Mcevoys in 1921

    Dock Labourer

    78

    General Labourer

    77

    Tailor

    61

    Shoemaker

    52

    Coal Miner

    31

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