Origins of the McGurty surname
About the McGurtys
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Interesting facts about Mcgurty
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Mcgurtys most likely to marry?
Mc Gurtys
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What are the most common Mcgurty first names?
John
James
Mary
Catherine
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Common jobs for Mcgurtys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Mcgurtys in 1921
Dressmaker
4
Weaver Cotton
4
Cotton Winder
3
Mill Worker
3
Cotton Weaver
2
Commmon male occupations for Mcgurtys in 1921
Cotton Spinner
4
General Labourer
4
Steel Smelter
3
Bricklayer
2
Coal Miner
2
