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Origins of the McGettrick surname

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About the McGettricks

We have a total number of 533 records for people with the last name McGettrick.

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Where do most McGettricks live?

In 1921, most McGettricks lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about McGettricks

How common is your surname?

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

We have 211 records for the McGettrick surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were McGettricks most likely to marry?

Mc Gettricks

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Devinos

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What are the most common McGettrick first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McGettricks

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

Common Female occupations for McGettricks in 1921
Annuitant

1

Bookbinder

1

Cook (Domestic)

1

Dom Serv

1

Domestic Servant

1

Common Male occupations for McGettricks in 1921
Dock Labourer

8

Navvy

6

General Labourer

3

Boiler Maker

2

Boilermaker

2

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