Origins of the Macniven surname
About the Macnivens
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Interesting facts about Macniven
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Macniven surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.
Who were Macnivens most likely to marry?
Mac Nivens
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Our tell us which families married Macnivens.
What are the most common Macniven first names?
John
Duncan
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Macnivens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Macnivens in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Housekeeper
5
At Home
4
Annuitant
3
Dom Serv
3
Common male occupations for Macnivens in 1921
Wood Cutter
8
Farm Labourer's Son
6
Farmer
6
Shepherd
6
Farm Labourer
5
