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Origins of the McGuinn surname

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About the McGuinns

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Where do most McGuinns live?

In 1921, most McGuinns lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McGuinns

How common is your surname?

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

We have 592 records for the McGuinn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1847.

Who were McGuinns most likely to marry?

Mc Guinns

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Johnsons

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What are the most common McGuinn first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for McGuinns

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

Common Female occupations for McGuinns in 1921
Worsted Spinner

6

Worsted Weaver

4

Dressmaker

3

Mill Worker

3

Cotton Ring Spinner

2

Common Male occupations for McGuinns in 1921
General Labourer

9

Blacksmith

7

Agricultural Labourer

3

Coal Miner

3

Farm Labourer

3

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