Origins of the McGawley surname
About the McGawleys
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Interesting facts about Mcgawley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcgawley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Mcgawleys most likely to marry?
McKenna Or Mcgawleys
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Our tell us which families married Mcgawleys.
What are the most common Mcgawley first names?
James
John
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Mcgawleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcgawleys in 1921
Cotton Spinner
5
Cotton Weaver
4
Tailoress
4
Cotton Reeler
3
Laundress
3
Common male occupations for Mcgawleys in 1921
Carpenter
5
Tailor
5
Bricklayers Labourer
4
General Labourer
3
Joiner
3
