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Origins of the McKnight surname

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About the McKnights

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Where do most McKnights live?

In 1921, most McKnights lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McKnights

How common is your surname?

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

We have 11,400 records for the McKnight surname. The oldest one dates back to 1817.

Who were McKnights most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McKnight first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McKnights

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

Common Female occupations for McKnights in 1921
Dressmaker

90

Domestic Servant

38

House Keeper

35

Housekeeper

31

Cotton Weaver

29

Common Male occupations for McKnights in 1921
Coal Miner

108

Joiner

55

Tailor

51

General Labourer

41

Clerk

29

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