Origins of the Mey surname
About the Meys
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Interesting facts about Mey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mey surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Mey first names?
John
Joannes
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Meys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Meys in 1921
Dressmaker
3
House Servant
3
Laundress
3
Annuitant
2
Assistant In Above School
2
Common male occupations for Meys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
3
Carpenter
2
Gent
2
Merchant Indweller
2
Shoe Maker
2
