Origins of the McCahy surname
About the McCahys
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Interesting facts about Mccahy
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mccahy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Mccahy first names?
James
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mccahys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mccahys in 1921
Drapery Out Of Work
1
Dress Maker
1
Fustian Cutter
1
Housekeeper
1
Labourers Widow
1
Common male occupations for Mccahys in 1921
Coal Miner Hewer
2
General Labr
2
Railway Labourer
2
Agents Asst Cotton Goods
1
Clog Block Maker
1
