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Origins of the McNern surname

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About the McNerns

We have a total number of 104 records for people with the last name McNern.

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Where do most McNerns live?

In 1921, most McNerns lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McNerns

How common is your surname?

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

We have 45 records for the McNern surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were McNerns most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McNern first names?

  • Hugh
  • Patrick
  • Bridget
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of McNern family members

Common jobs for McNerns

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

Common Female occupations for McNerns in 1921
Mental Nurse

2

Farm Labourer

1

General Servant Domestic

1

Nurse

1

Professional Nurse

1

Common Male occupations for McNerns in 1921
General Labourer

3

Labourer Sugar Fac

2

Coach Spring Maker

1

Farm Labourer

1

Gen Lab

1

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