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Origins of the McAlindon surname

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About the McAlindons

We have a total number of 501 records for people with the last name McAlindon.

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Where do most McAlindons live?

In 1921, most McAlindons lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about McAlindons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 346 records for the McAlindon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1918.

Who were McAlindons most likely to marry?

Mc Alindons

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Dawneys

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What are the most common McAlindon first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Catherine

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Common jobs for McAlindons

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

Common Female occupations for McAlindons in 1921
At School

2

Hawker

2

Housekeeper

2

Assistant To Hosier Smallware Dlr

1

Bar Assistant

1

Common Male occupations for McAlindons in 1921
General Labourer

7

Shipyard Labourer

6

Coal Miner

5

Ship Yard Labourer

3

Bricklayers Labourer

2

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