Origins of the McGregor surname
About the McGregors
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Interesting facts about Mcgregor
How common is your surname?
757th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Mcgregor surname. The oldest one dates back to 1724.
Who were Mcgregors most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Mcgregors.
What are the most common Mcgregor first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcgregors
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcgregors in 1921
Domestic Servant
607
Dressmaker
566
F S
463
Housekeeper
429
House Keeper
331
Common male occupations for Mcgregors in 1921
Shepherd
436
Farmer
423
Farm Servant
402
Tailor
392
Joiner
387
