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Origins of the Macgregor surname

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Where do most Macgregors live?

In 1921, most Macgregors lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Macgregors

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 14,500 records for the Macgregor surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Macgregors most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Macgregor first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Macgregors

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Macgregors in 1921
Living On Own Means

76

Housekeeper

73

Domestic Servant

70

Dressmaker

67

F S

54

Common Male occupations for Macgregors in 1921
Clerk

53

Farmer

50

Tailor

46

Farm Servant

43

Joiner

39

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