Origins of the McCawley surname
About the McCawleys
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Interesting facts about Mccawley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mccawley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1778.
Who were Mccawleys most likely to marry?
Mc Cawleys
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Our tell us which families married Mccawleys.
What are the most common Mccawley first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mccawleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mccawleys in 1921
General Servant Domestic
6
Weaver Cotton
6
Cotton Weaver
5
Domestic Servant
5
Charwoman
4
Common male occupations for Mccawleys in 1921
General Labourer
20
Coal Miner
18
Bricklayer
5
Glass Maker
5
Plasterer
5
