Origins of the McNess surname
About the McNesses
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Interesting facts about Mcness
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcness surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.
Who were Mcnesses most likely to marry?
Mc Nesses
Our tell us which families married Mcnesses.
What are the most common Mcness first names?
William
James
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Mcnesses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcnesses in 1921
Housekeeper
2
Collar Ironer
1
Cook
1
Dress Maker
1
Farm Worker
1
Common male occupations for Mcnesses in 1921
Railway Engine Driver
5
Signalman
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Apprentice Blacksmith
1
Apprentice To Railway Engine Boilermaker
1
