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Origins of the McCarthney surname

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About the McCarthneys

We have a total number of 158 records for people with the last name McCarthney.

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Where do most McCarthneys live?

In 1921, most McCarthneys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McCarthneys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 104 records for the McCarthney surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were McCarthneys most likely to marry?

Mc Carthneys

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Cummingses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McCarthneys.

What are the most common McCarthney first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for McCarthneys

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

Common Female occupations for McCarthneys in 1921
Tailoress

3

Day Servant

2

General Servant Domestic

2

Charwoman

1

Confectioners Assistant

1

Common Male occupations for McCarthneys in 1921
General Labourer

2

Shoe Finisher

2

Baker

1

Beerseller

1

Coal Miner

1

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