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Origins of the McCraight surname

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About the McCraights

We have a total number of 140 records for people with the last name McCraight.

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Where do most McCraights live?

In 1921, most McCraights lived in East.


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Interesting facts about McCraights

How common is your surname?

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

We have 85 records for the McCraight surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were McCraights most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McCraights.

What are the most common McCraight first names?

  • Charles
  • John
  • Mary
  • Ann

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Common jobs for McCraights

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

Common Female occupations for McCraights in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Cloth Heater

2

Machinist

2

Dress Mkr

1

Employed In City House

1

Common Male occupations for McCraights in 1921
Blacksmith

2

Engraver

2

Scale Maker

2

Labourer Ironwork

1

Living On Own Means

1

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