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Origins of the McGeein surname

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About the McGeeins

We have a total number of 71 records for people with the last name McGeein.

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Where do most McGeeins live?

In 1921, most McGeeins lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about McGeeins

How common is your surname?

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

We have 38 records for the McGeein surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were McGeeins most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McGeeins.

What are the most common McGeein first names?

  • John
  • Robert Henry
  • Margaret
  • Isabella

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Common jobs for McGeeins

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

Common Female occupations for McGeeins in 1921
Apprentice Tailoress

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Dress-Maker

1

Dressmaker

1

Ship Assistant

1

Tailoress

1

Common Male occupations for McGeeins in 1921
Engineer Labourer

1

Foreman Dock Crew

1

General Labourer

1

Hair Dresser

1

House Stonemason

1

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