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Origins of the McCracken surname

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About the McCrackens

We have a total number of 17101 records for people with the last name McCracken.

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Where do most McCrackens live?

In 1921, most McCrackens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McCrackens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 8,670 records for the McCracken surname. The oldest one dates back to 1684.

Who were McCrackens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McCrackens.

What are the most common McCracken first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for McCrackens

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

Common Female occupations for McCrackens in 1921
Dressmaker

48

Housekeeper

42

Domestic Servant

31

Cotton Weaver

29

House Keeper

20

Common Male occupations for McCrackens in 1921
Coal Miner

104

General Labourer

28

Joiner

28

Ploughman

28

Farmer

27

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