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Origins of the McKinnel surname

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About the McKinnels

We have a total number of 708 records for people with the last name McKinnel.

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Where do most McKinnels live?

In 1921, most McKinnels lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McKinnels

How common is your surname?

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

We have 639 records for the McKinnel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.

Who were McKinnels most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McKinnel first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Agnes

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Common jobs for McKinnels

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

Common Female occupations for McKinnels in 1921
Hawker

18

None

18

F S

5

Farmer's Daur

5

Outworker

5

Common Male occupations for McKinnels in 1921
Farmer

9

Blacksmith

7

Shoemaker

6

Farmer's Son

5

Farm Serv

4

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