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Origins of the McNevin surname

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About the McNevins

We have a total number of 1483 records for people with the last name McNevin.

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Where do most McNevins live?

In 1921, most McNevins lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McNevins

How common is your surname?

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

We have 699 records for the McNevin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were McNevins most likely to marry?

Mc Nevins

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Campbells

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McNevins.

What are the most common McNevin first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for McNevins

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

Common Female occupations for McNevins in 1921
Cotton Weaver

10

General Servant

5

Housekeeper

5

Cotton Factory Worker

3

Weaver Cotton

3

Common Male occupations for McNevins in 1921
Ploughman

9

Cotton Weaver

7

Shepherd

6

Carter

4

Farm Servant

4

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