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Origins of the McHale surname

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About the McHales

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Where do most McHales live?

In 1921, most McHales lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McHales

How common is your surname?

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

We have 9,410 records for the McHale surname. The oldest one dates back to 1847.

Who were McHales most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McHale first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Bridget

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Common jobs for McHales

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

Common Female occupations for McHales in 1921
Tailoress

33

Charwoman

29

Cotton Weaver

23

House Keeper

20

Domestic Servant

19

Common Male occupations for McHales in 1921
General Labourer

90

Dock Labourer

76

Farm Labourer

53

Coal Miner

45

Bricklayers Labourer

44

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