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Origins of the McVicars surname

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About the McVicarses

We have a total number of 280 records for people with the last name McVicars.

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Where do most McVicarses live?

In 1921, most McVicarses lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about McVicarses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 196 records for the McVicars surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were McVicarses most likely to marry?

Stevensons

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Chenaults

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What are the most common McVicars first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Agnes
  • Jane

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Common jobs for McVicarses

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

Common Female occupations for McVicarses in 1921
Bleachfield Worker

2

Domestic Servant

2

Miner's Wife

2

Pit Head Worker

2

Charwoman

1

Common Male occupations for McVicarses in 1921
Coal Miner

12

Ironstone Miner

8

Coal Miner Hewer

3

Seaman

3

Carter

2

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