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Origins of the McGar surname

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About the McGars

We have a total number of 275 records for people with the last name McGar.

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Where do most McGars live?

In 1921, most McGars lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about McGars

How common is your surname?

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

We have 76 records for the McGar surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were McGars most likely to marry?

Mc Gars

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Lewises

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McGars.

What are the most common McGar first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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

Common jobs for McGars

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

Common Female occupations for McGars in 1921
Field Worker

3

Cook Domestic Servant

1

Cotton Machine Bobbin Winder

1

General Servant Domestic

1

Housekeeper (In Charge)

1

Common Male occupations for McGars in 1921
Hand Loom Weaver

3

Carter

1

Cloggers Apprentice

1

Coal Miner Hewer

1

Dealer In Old Clothes

1

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