Origins of the McGilvery surname
About the McGilverys
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Interesting facts about Mcgilvery
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Mcgilverys most likely to marry?
Mc Gilverys
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What are the most common Mcgilvery first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcgilverys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcgilverys in 1921
Mill Worker
6
B Worker
4
Domestic Servant
4
House Serv
4
Power Loom Weaver
4
Common male occupations for Mcgilverys in 1921
Mason
9
Carter
5
Coal M
5
Coal Miner
5
Cotton Weaver
5
