Origins of the Mallaghan surname
About the Mallaghans
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Interesting facts about Mallaghan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mallaghan surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Mallaghans most likely to marry?
Leonardys
Our tell us which families married Mallaghans.
What are the most common Mallaghan first names?
James
Jas
Mary
Catherine
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Common jobs for Mallaghans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mallaghans in 1921
Hosiery Wharehouse
2
Assistant Mistress
1
Housekeeper
1
Housemaid Domestic
1
Maid Domestic
1
Common male occupations for Mallaghans in 1921
Platelayer
3
Collier
2
Colliery Underground Labourer
2
Com Traveller
2
Miner Coal Hewer
2
