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Origins of the McCall surname

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Where do most McCalls live?

In 1921, most McCalls lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McCalls

How common is your surname?

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

We have 24,400 records for the McCall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1765.

Who were McCalls most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McCall first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McCalls

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

Common Female occupations for McCalls in 1921
Dressmaker

180

Domestic Servant

118

Housekeeper

78

House Keeper

69

Cotton Weaver

51

Common Male occupations for McCalls in 1921
Coal Miner

245

Joiner

123

General Labourer

100

Shoemaker

78

Carter

76

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