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Origins of the McSheen surname

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About the McSheens

We have a total number of 251 records for people with the last name McSheen.

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Where do most McSheens live?

In 1921, most McSheens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McSheens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 200 records for the McSheen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.

Who were McSheens most likely to marry?

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Nareys

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What are the most common McSheen first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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

Common jobs for McSheens

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

Common Female occupations for McSheens in 1921
Servant

3

Barmaid

2

Charwoman

2

Cook Domestic

2

Laundress

2

Common Male occupations for McSheens in 1921
Coal Trimmer

3

Dealer

3

Gen Labourer

3

Blacksmith

2

Collier

2

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