Origins of the Herlihy surname
About the Herlihys
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Interesting facts about Herlihy
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Herlihy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
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Our tell us which families married Herlihys.
What are the most common Herlihy first names?
John
Patrick
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Herlihys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Herlihys in 1921
At School
3
Assistant Teacher
2
General Servant
2
Laundry Woman
2
Assistant Matron
1
Common male occupations for Herlihys in 1921
General Labourer
8
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
8
Tinsmiths
6
Attendants
5
Stock Clerks
5
