Origins of the McVey surname

About the McVeys

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    In 1921, most McVeys lived in london

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    Common jobs for Mcveys

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcveys in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    35

    Housekeeper

    32

    Dressmaker

    27

    House Keeper

    25

    Cotton Weaver

    22

    Commmon male occupations for Mcveys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    108

    General Labourer

    50

    Dock Labourer

    49

    Mason

    42

    Iron Moulder

    39

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