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Origins of the McHallam surname

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About the McHallams

We have a total number of 443 records for people with the last name McHallam.

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Where do most McHallams live?

In 1921, most McHallams lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about McHallams

How common is your surname?

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

We have 357 records for the McHallam surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.

Who were McHallams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McHallam first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McHallams

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

Common Female occupations for McHallams in 1921
Cotton Weaver

3

Hand Sewer

3

Ordinary Agricultural Labourer

3

Dressmaker

2

Milliner

2

Common Male occupations for McHallams in 1921
Coal Miner

19

Farm Servant

7

Coal Miner Hewer

5

Fisher

2

Shoemaker

2

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