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Origins of the McGivern surname

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About the McGiverns

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Where do most McGiverns live?

In 1921, most McGiverns lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McGiverns

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,890 records for the McGivern surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were McGiverns most likely to marry?

Mc Giverns

&

Grahams

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What are the most common McGivern first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McGiverns

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

Common Female occupations for McGiverns in 1921
Domestic Servant

10

Laundress

6

Cotton Weaver

3

Dressmaker

3

General Servant

3

Common Male occupations for McGiverns in 1921
General Labourer

22

Dock Labourer

17

Coal Miner

16

Flax Dresser

8

Carter

7

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