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Origins of the McIllroy surname

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About the McIllroys

We have a total number of 342 records for people with the last name McIllroy.

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Where do most McIllroys live?

In 1921, most McIllroys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McIllroys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 276 records for the McIllroy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.

Who were McIllroys most likely to marry?

Mc Illroys

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Ralstons

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What are the most common McIllroy first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McIllroys

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

Common Female occupations for McIllroys in 1921
Assistant In Cash Department London County Council Tramways

2

Domestic Servant

2

Flax Spiner

2

Mill Worker

2

Retired

2

Common Male occupations for McIllroys in 1921
Mason

4

Apprentice Carpenter

2

Coal Miner

2

Corporal Army

2

Cotton Spinner

2

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