Origins of the Macmillan surname
About the Macmillans
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Interesting facts about Macmillan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Macmillan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1812.
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What are the most common Macmillan first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Macmillans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Macmillans in 1921
Dressmaker
51
Domestic Servant
48
Housekeeper
46
F S
39
General Servant
33
Common male occupations for Macmillans in 1921
Crofter
80
Farmer
76
Fisherman
62
Farm Servant
38
Shepherd
35
