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Origins of the Macwilliams surname

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About the Macwilliamses

We have a total number of 427 records for people with the last name Macwilliams.

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Where do most Macwilliamses live?

In 1921, most Macwilliamses lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Macwilliamses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 106 records for the Macwilliams surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Macwilliamses most likely to marry?

Mac Williamses

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Taylors

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What are the most common Macwilliams first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Macwilliams family members

Common jobs for Macwilliamses

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

Common Female occupations for Macwilliamses in 1921
Apartment House Keeper

1

Assistant Teacher

1

Domestic Servant

1

House Keeper

1

Housemaid Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for Macwilliamses in 1921
Vintner

4

Postman

3

Clerk

2

Cokeyard Small Runner

2

Cook

2

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