Origins of the McNicholson surname
About the McNicholsons
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Interesting facts about Mcnicholson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcnicholson surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Mcnicholsons most likely to marry?
Foists
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What are the most common Mcnicholson first names?
John
James
Mary
Catherine
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Common jobs for Mcnicholsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcnicholsons in 1921
At Home
2
Cotton Factory
2
Domestic Servant
2
Charwoman
1
Crofter Daughter
1
Common male occupations for Mcnicholsons in 1921
Farm Labourer
4
Colliery Labourer Above Ground
2
Cotton Factory
2
Fireman
2
Assistant Hosier
1
