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Origins of the Maher surname

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About the Mahers

We have a total number of 46298 records for people with the last name Maher.

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Where do most Mahers live?

In 1921, most Mahers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Mahers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 10,500 records for the Maher surname. The oldest one dates back to 1790.

Who were Mahers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mahers.

What are the most common Maher first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Maher family members

Common jobs for Mahers

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

Common Female occupations for Mahers in 1921
Dressmaker

33

Tailoress

32

Cotton Weaver

27

Charwoman

26

Servant

24

Common Male occupations for Mahers in 1921
General Labourer

79

Dock Labourer

75

Tailor

59

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

51

Clerks

43

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