Origins of the McNellan surname
About the McNellans
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Interesting facts about Mcnellan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcnellan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.
Who were Mcnellans most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Mcnellans.
What are the most common Mcnellan first names?
John
James
Elizabeth
Jane
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Common jobs for Mcnellans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcnellans in 1921
Steam Loom Weaver
2
Apprentice To Milliner
1
Brewers Wife
1
Carpenter Wife
1
Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Mcnellans in 1921
Carpenter Son
4
Tilemaker
3
Brewer
2
Carpenter
2
Commission Agent & Annuitant
2
