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Origins of the McGilligan surname

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About the McGilligans

We have a total number of 756 records for people with the last name McGilligan.

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Where do most McGilligans live?

In 1921, most McGilligans lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about McGilligans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 314 records for the McGilligan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were McGilligans most likely to marry?

Mc Gilligans

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Gallaghers

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What are the most common McGilligan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McGilligans

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

Common Female occupations for McGilligans in 1921
None

3

Tailoress

3

Assistant In The Business

2

Cotton Carder

2

Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for McGilligans in 1921
Blast Furnace Labourer

4

Coal Miner

3

Joiner

3

Labourer Coal Pit

3

Publican

3

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