Origins of the McRoy surname

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    In 1921, most McRoys lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Mcroys

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcroys in 1921

    House Keeper

    3

    Mill Worker

    3

    Annuitant

    2

    Cloth Clipper

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Mcroys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    17

    Coal Miner Hewer

    5

    Cotton Spinner

    4

    At Home

    3

    Iron Labourer

    3

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