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Origins of the McHardy surname

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Where do most McHardys live?

In 1921, most McHardys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McHardys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 7,580 records for the McHardy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1855.

Who were McHardys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McHardy first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for McHardys

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

Common Female occupations for McHardys in 1921
Domestic Servant

58

Housekeeper

52

F S

51

House Servant

43

Domestic Serv

39

Common Male occupations for McHardys in 1921
Farmer

87

Farm Servant

61

Shepherd

56

Farm Serv

37

Gamekeeper

37

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