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Origins of the McGran surname

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About the McGrans

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Where do most McGrans live?

In 1921, most McGrans lived in East.


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Interesting facts about McGrans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 247 records for the McGran surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were McGrans most likely to marry?

Mc Grans

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Coffmans

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What are the most common McGran first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McGrans

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

Common Female occupations for McGrans in 1921
Mill Worker

4

Confection Worker

2

Fruit Dealer

2

Laundress

2

Seamstress

2

Common Male occupations for McGrans in 1921
General Labourer

6

Cloth Butler

3

Gen Lab

3

Sorting Clerk Dublin

2

To Be Sorting Clerk Dublin

2

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