Origins of the McLeavy surname
About the McLeavys
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Interesting facts about Mcleavy
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcleavy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
Who were Mcleavys most likely to marry?
Mc Leavys
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Our tell us which families married Mcleavys.
What are the most common Mcleavy first names?
James
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcleavys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcleavys in 1921
Dressmaker
4
Assisting In Business
3
House Keeper
3
Jute Spinner
3
Servant
3
Common male occupations for Mcleavys in 1921
Coal Miner
7
General Labourer
7
Licensed Victualler
5
Cooper
4
Dock Labourer
4
