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Origins of the McAtear surname

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We have a total number of 306 records for people with the last name McAtear.

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Where do most McAtears live?

In 1921, most McAtears lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about McAtears

How common is your surname?

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

We have 220 records for the McAtear surname. The oldest one dates back to 2002.

Who were McAtears most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McAtear first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Catherine
  • Mary

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Common jobs for McAtears

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

Common Female occupations for McAtears in 1921
Millworker

5

Cotton Reeler

3

Bowfield Bleachfield Worker

1

Charwoman

1

China Merchant

1

Common Male occupations for McAtears in 1921
Coal Miner

3

Dock Labourer

2

Iron Miner

2

Ironstone Miner

2

Lab

2

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