Origins of the Morrissy surname

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    In 1921, most Morrissys lived in northern-ireland

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    Bridget

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    Common jobs for Morrissys

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    Commmon female occupations for Morrissys in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Servant

    4

    Book Folder

    2

    Card Room Hand

    2

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Morrissys in 1921

    Shoemaker

    7

    Bricklayer

    3

    Bricklayers Labourer

    3

    General Labourer

    3

    Masons Labourer

    3

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