Origins of the McLavey surname
About the McLaveys
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Interesting facts about Mclavey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mclavey surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Mclavey first names?
James
John
Catherine V
Ellen
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Common jobs for Mclaveys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mclaveys in 1921
Weaver Cotton
4
Silk Worker
3
Cotton Piecer
2
Chemical Worker
1
Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Mclaveys in 1921
Coal Miner
5
Cotton Piecer
2
Gardener
2
General Labourer
2
Labourer Chemical
2
