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Origins of the McHarry surname

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About the McHarrys

We have a total number of 525 records for people with the last name McHarry.

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Where do most McHarrys live?

In 1921, most McHarrys lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about McHarrys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 324 records for the McHarry surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.

Who were McHarrys most likely to marry?

Mc Harrys

&

Irvins

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What are the most common McHarry first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McHarrys

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

Common Female occupations for McHarrys in 1921
Dressmaker

3

General Servant Domestic

2

Labourer Wife

2

Typist

2

B K Folder

1

Common Male occupations for McHarrys in 1921
Blacksmith

2

Blastfurnace

2

Coal Miner

2

Loco Engine Driver

2

Actor

1

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