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Origins of the McClough surname

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About the McCloughs

We have a total number of 265 records for people with the last name McClough.

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Where do most McCloughs live?

In 1921, most McCloughs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McCloughs

How common is your surname?

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

We have 129 records for the McClough surname. The oldest one dates back to 1919.

Who were McCloughs most likely to marry?

Mc Cloughs

&

Mahoneys

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McCloughs.

What are the most common McClough first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of McClough family members

Common jobs for McCloughs

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

Common Female occupations for McCloughs in 1921
Pinner Flax

2

Reeler Flax

2

Agr Lab

1

Cook

1

Dress Maker

1

Common Male occupations for McCloughs in 1921
Mariner

3

Shoemaker

2

Boot Maker

1

Coal Miner Hewer

1

Coal Putter Below Ground

1

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