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Origins of the Mahey surname

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About the Maheys

We have a total number of 271 records for people with the last name Mahey.

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Where do most Maheys live?

In 1921, most Maheys lived in South Wales.


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Interesting facts about Maheys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 117 records for the Mahey surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Maheys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Maheys.

What are the most common Mahey first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Ellen

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

Common jobs for Maheys

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

Common Female occupations for Maheys in 1921
Assistant Teacher

1

Charwoman

1

Church Worker

1

General Domestic

1

General Servant Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for Maheys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

3

Carpenter

2

Boot & Shoe Maker

1

Bricklayers Labourer

1

Carter (Coal)

1

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