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Origins of the McAleer surname

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Where do most McAleers live?

In 1921, most McAleers lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about McAleers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,010 records for the McAleer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1847.

Who were McAleers most likely to marry?

Mc Aleers

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Gallaghers

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What are the most common McAleer first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McAleers

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

Common Female occupations for McAleers in 1921
Dressmaker

4

Mill Worker

4

Housekeeper

3

Sewer

3

Assisting In Duties

2

Common Male occupations for McAleers in 1921
General Labourer

18

Coal Miner

7

Porter

6

Gen Lab

5

Bricklayers Labourer

4

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