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Origins of the McKim surname

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About the McKims

We have a total number of 4107 records for people with the last name McKim.

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Where do most McKims live?

In 1921, most McKims lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McKims

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,830 records for the McKim surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were McKims most likely to marry?

Mc Kims

&

Smiths

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McKims.

What are the most common McKim first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for McKims

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

Common Female occupations for McKims in 1921
Laundress

11

Cotton Weaver

10

Power Loom Weaver

10

Dressmaker

8

General Servant

8

Common Male occupations for McKims in 1921
Coal Miner

14

Iron Moulder

10

Boilermaker

9

Blacksmith

8

Calico Printer

8

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