Origins of the McWilliam surname
About the McWilliams
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Interesting facts about Mcwilliam
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcwilliam surname. The oldest one dates back to 1828.
Who were Mcwilliams most likely to marry?
Mc Williams
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Our tell us which families married Mcwilliams.
What are the most common Mcwilliam first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcwilliams
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcwilliams in 1921
Dressmaker
90
Domestic Servant
84
F S
57
Housekeeper
54
Servant
42
Common male occupations for Mcwilliams in 1921
Farmer
144
Farm Servant
97
Shoemaker
71
Joiner
68
Blacksmith
63
