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Origins of the McGeechan surname

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About the McGeechans

We have a total number of 481 records for people with the last name McGeechan.

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Where do most McGeechans live?

In 1921, most McGeechans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McGeechans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 358 records for the McGeechan surname. The oldest one dates back to 2002.

Who were McGeechans most likely to marry?

McGeechans

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Andersens

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What are the most common McGeechan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for McGeechans

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

Common Female occupations for McGeechans in 1921
Cotton Weaver

4

House Keeper

2

Annuitant

1

Assistant

1

Assistant Housekeeper

1

Common Male occupations for McGeechans in 1921
Coal Miner

15

Tailor

6

Mason

4

Railway Signalman

4

Coal Miner Hewer

3

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