Origins of the McWhinnie surname
About the McWhinnies
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Interesting facts about Mcwhinnie
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcwhinnie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1844.
Who were Mcwhinnies most likely to marry?
Mc Whinnies
Our tell us which families married Mcwhinnies.
What are the most common Mcwhinnie first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcwhinnies
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcwhinnies in 1921
Dressmaker
28
Domestic Servant
14
Housekeeper
14
Dress Maker
12
F S
10
Common male occupations for Mcwhinnies in 1921
Coal Miner
57
Tailor
42
Joiner
16
Shoemaker
15
Blacksmith
14
