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Origins of the McAleenan surname

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About the McAleenans

We have a total number of 339 records for people with the last name McAleenan.

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Where do most McAleenans live?

In 1921, most McAleenans lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about McAleenans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 97 records for the McAleenan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were McAleenans most likely to marry?

Mc Aleenans

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Crichtons

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What are the most common McAleenan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McAleenans

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

Common Female occupations for McAleenans in 1921
Dressmaker

2

Labs Daur

2

Student

2

Domestic Sev Gen

1

Housemaid Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for McAleenans in 1921
Dock Labourer

2

Bricklayers Labr

1

Carpenter

1

Commercial Clerk To Firebrick & Clay Retail

1

Draper

1

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