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Origins of the McGann surname

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About the McGanns

We have a total number of 8310 records for people with the last name McGann.

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Where do most McGanns live?

In 1921, most McGanns lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McGanns

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,970 records for the McGann surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were McGanns most likely to marry?

Mc Ganns

&

Smiths

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McGanns.

What are the most common McGann first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for McGanns

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

Common Female occupations for McGanns in 1921
Cotton Weaver

17

Domestic Servant

10

Housekeeper

10

Dressmaker

8

Laundress

8

Common Male occupations for McGanns in 1921
Dock Labourer

23

Coal Miner

20

General Labourer

19

Bricklayers Labourer

8

Coal Miner Hewer

8

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