Origins of the McMechan surname
About the McMechans
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Interesting facts about Mcmechan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcmechan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.
Who were Mcmechans most likely to marry?
Mc Mechans
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What are the most common Mcmechan first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcmechans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcmechans in 1921
Mill-Worker
4
Bleacher
3
Washer
3
Cotton Weaver
2
Domestic Servant
2
Common male occupations for Mcmechans in 1921
General Labourer
4
Tailor
4
Hawker
3
Banks Clerk
2
Farm Labourer
2
