Origins of the McArthur surname
About the McArthurs
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Interesting facts about Mcarthur
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcarthur surname. The oldest one dates back to 1767.
Who were Mcarthurs most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Mcarthur first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcarthurs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcarthurs in 1921
Domestic Servant
266
Dressmaker
256
F S
213
Housekeeper
211
House Servant
146
Common male occupations for Mcarthurs in 1921
Fisherman
298
Coal Miner
221
Farmer
219
Joiner
186
Farm Servant
171
