Origins of the McKessy surname

About the McKessys

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    In 1921, most McKessys lived in northern-ireland

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    Interesting facts about Mckessy

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    Common jobs for Mckessys

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    Commmon female occupations for Mckessys in 1921

    Bleachfield Worker

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    Nurse

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    Washer Laundress

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    Commmon male occupations for Mckessys in 1921

    Child Of Nurse

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    Fitter

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    General Laborer

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    Masons Labourer

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    Porter

    1

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