Origins of the Kelleher surname
About the Kellehers
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Interesting facts about Kelleher
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kelleher surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
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What are the most common Kelleher first names?
John
Patrick
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Kellehers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kellehers in 1921
Dressmaker
10
Housekeeper
5
Tailoress
5
General Servant Domestic
4
Laundress
4
Common male occupations for Kellehers in 1921
General Labourer
27
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
20
Clerks
18
Dock Labourer
14
Tinsmiths
12
