Origins of the McRaye surname

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    In 1921, most McRayes lived in undefined

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    21 McRayes found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Mcrayes

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcrayes in 1921

    Charwoman

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    Wool Winder

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    Commmon male occupations for Mcrayes in 1921

    Stonemason

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    Stonemasons Apprentice

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