Origins of the Mackness surname
About the Macknesses
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Interesting facts about Mackness
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mackness surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Mackness first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Macknesses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Macknesses in 1921
Lace Maker
28
Dressmaker
18
Laundress
15
Lacemaker
12
Milliner
12
Common male occupations for Macknesses in 1921
Carpenter
31
Agricultural Labourer
24
Shoe Maker
16
Shoe Finisher
13
Wheelwright
11
