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Origins of the McGreig surname

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About the McGreigs

We have a total number of 90 records for people with the last name McGreig.

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Where do most McGreigs live?

In 1921, most McGreigs lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about McGreigs

How common is your surname?

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

We have 83 records for the McGreig surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were McGreigs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McGreigs.

What are the most common McGreig first names?

  • James
  • Edward
  • Margaret
  • Isabella

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Common jobs for McGreigs

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

Common Female occupations for McGreigs in 1921
Domestic Servant

2

General Servant

2

Housekeeper

2

None

2

Dressmaker

1

Common Male occupations for McGreigs in 1921
Shoemaker

5

General Labourer

2

Shoe Maker

2

Apprentice

1

Brick Labourer

1

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