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Origins of the McGreal surname

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About the McGreals

We have a total number of 2678 records for people with the last name McGreal.

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Where do most McGreals live?

In 1921, most McGreals lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McGreals

How common is your surname?

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

We have 927 records for the McGreal surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.

Who were McGreals most likely to marry?

Mc Greals

&

Gannons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McGreals.

What are the most common McGreal first names?

  • John
  • Patrick
  • Mary
  • Bridget

Our birth record sets tell us the names of McGreal family members

Common jobs for McGreals

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

Common Female occupations for McGreals in 1921
Cotton Weaver

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7

Seamstress

5

Ag Labr

4

Frame Tenter

3

Common Male occupations for McGreals in 1921
General Labourer

12

Coal Miner

9

Bricklayer

6

Agricultural Labourer

4

Cattleman

4

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