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Origins of the McGreavey surname

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About the McGreaveys

We have a total number of 502 records for people with the last name McGreavey.

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Where do most McGreaveys live?

In 1921, most McGreaveys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McGreaveys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 378 records for the McGreavey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.

Who were McGreaveys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McGreavey first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for McGreaveys

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

Common Female occupations for McGreaveys in 1921
Housekeeper

3

Clerk

2

Dressmaker

2

Fish Dealers

2

Hardware Dealer

2

Common Male occupations for McGreaveys in 1921
Master

8

Collier

7

Coal Miner

5

Coal Miner Hewer

4

Dock Labourer

4

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