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Origins of the Mackown surname

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About the Mackowns

We have a total number of 148 records for people with the last name Mackown.

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Where do most Mackowns live?

In 1921, most Mackowns lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Mackowns

How common is your surname?

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

We have 89 records for the Mackown surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Mackowns most likely to marry?

Derricksons

&

Newtons

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What are the most common Mackown first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Marjorie
  • Matilda

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Common jobs for Mackowns

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

Common Female occupations for Mackowns in 1921
Cotton Factory Worker

1

Domestic Servant

1

Fruiterer & Tobacconist

1

General Servant (Domestic)

1

General Servant Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for Mackowns in 1921
General Labourer

2

Assistant Tobacconist

1

At School

1

Domestic Servant Pot Lad

1

Fruit Porter

1

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