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Origins of the McCready surname

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About the McCreadys

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Where do most McCreadys live?

In 1921, most McCreadys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McCreadys

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We have 4,260 records for the McCready surname. The oldest one dates back to 1846.

Who were McCreadys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McCreadys.

What are the most common McCready first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McCreadys

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

Common Female occupations for McCreadys in 1921
Dressmaker

16

Cotton Weaver

12

Domestic Servant

12

None

11

Housekeeper

10

Common Male occupations for McCreadys in 1921
Carter

25

Coal Miner

24

General Labourer

21

Fireman

15

Bricklayer

13

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