Origins of the McWhirter surname
About the McWhirters
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Interesting facts about Mcwhirter
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcwhirter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
Who were Mcwhirters most likely to marry?
Mc Whirters
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Our tell us which families married Mcwhirters.
What are the most common Mcwhirter first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcwhirters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcwhirters in 1921
Dressmaker
54
Domestic Servant
30
Housekeeper
20
F S
17
House Keeper
17
Common male occupations for Mcwhirters in 1921
Shepherd
64
Joiner
37
Coal Miner
34
Mason
30
Farm Servant
23
