Origins of the McGreal surname
About the McGreals
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Interesting facts about Mcgreal
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcgreal surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.
Who were Mcgreals most likely to marry?
Mc Greals
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Our tell us which families married Mcgreals.
What are the most common Mcgreal first names?
John
Patrick
Mary
Bridget
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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
7
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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
