Origins of the Mahay surname

About the Mahays

We have a total of 102 records for people with the last name Mahay.

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    In 1921, most Mahays lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Mahay

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    Who were Mahays most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Mahay first names?

    John

    Joseph

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    Sonia

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    Common jobs for Mahays

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Mahays in 1921

    Charwoman

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    Cotton Warehouse Worker

    1

    Dock Labourer

    1

    Drapers Assistant

    1

    House Holdur

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Mahays in 1921

    Dock Labourer

    2

    Foundry Boy

    2

    Carpenter

    1

    Continental Traveller

    1

    Farm Hands

    1

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