Origins of the McKenzie surname
About the McKenzies
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Interesting facts about Mckenzie
How common is your surname?
416th most common surname in the UK
Who were Mckenzies most likely to marry?
What are the most common Mckenzie first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mckenzies
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Mckenzies in 1921
Domestic Servant
1,422
F S
993
Dressmaker
943
Pauper
727
Housekeeper
723
Commmon male occupations for Mckenzies in 1921
Fisherman
2,115
Crofter
1,508
Farm Servant
1,053
Tailor
1,020
Farmer
944
