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Origins of the McGaw surname

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About the McGaws

We have a total number of 5671 records for people with the last name McGaw.

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Where do most McGaws live?

In 1921, most McGaws lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McGaws

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,480 records for the McGaw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1849.

Who were McGaws most likely to marry?

Mc Gaws

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Smiths

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What are the most common McGaw first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for McGaws

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

Common Female occupations for McGaws in 1921
Dressmaker

22

House Keeper

18

F S

17

Domestic Servant

13

House Servant

10

Common Male occupations for McGaws in 1921
Mason

71

Joiner

41

Tailor

24

Coal Miner

19

Farmer

19

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