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Origins of the McCraw surname

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About the McCraws

We have a total number of 1704 records for people with the last name McCraw.

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Where do most McCraws live?

In 1921, most McCraws lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McCraws

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,270 records for the McCraw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1836.

Who were McCraws most likely to marry?

Mc Craws

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Johnsons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McCraws.

What are the most common McCraw first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for McCraws

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

Common Female occupations for McCraws in 1921
Dressmaker

10

F S

8

Domestic Servant

7

Housekeeper

6

Dress Maker

4

Common Male occupations for McCraws in 1921
Soldier

11

Baker

10

Ploughman

8

Clerk

7

Farm Servant

7

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