Origins of the McMaster surname
About the McMasters
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Interesting facts about Mcmaster
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcmaster surname. The oldest one dates back to 1684.
Who were Mcmasters most likely to marry?
Mc Masters
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Our tell us which families married Mcmasters.
What are the most common Mcmaster first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcmasters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcmasters in 1921
Domestic Servant
94
Dressmaker
79
Housekeeper
60
House Keeper
56
F S
51
Common male occupations for Mcmasters in 1921
Shepherd
97
Coal Miner
84
Joiner
68
Farmer
65
General Labourer
54
