Origins of the Macdonald surname
About the Macdonalds
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Interesting facts about Macdonald
How common is your surname?
308th most common surname in the UK
Who were Macdonalds most likely to marry?
What are the most common Macdonald first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Macdonalds
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Macdonalds in 1921
Domestic Servant
697
General Servant
537
Dressmaker
517
Housekeeper
414
F S
387
Common male occupations for Macdonalds in 1921
Crofter
1,417
Fisherman
1,171
Farmer
613
Farm Servant
438
Tailor
418
