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Origins of the McShea surname

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About the McSheas

We have a total number of 1650 records for people with the last name McShea.

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Where do most McSheas live?

In 1921, most McSheas lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McSheas

How common is your surname?

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

We have 412 records for the McShea surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were McSheas most likely to marry?

Mc Sheas

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Flynns

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McSheas.

What are the most common McShea first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for McSheas

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

Common Female occupations for McSheas in 1921
Cotton Weaver

3

Pensioners Daur

3

Cook Domestic

2

Cotton Winder

2

General Servant

2

Common Male occupations for McSheas in 1921
General Labourer

3

Able Seaman

2

Carter

2

Clerk

2

Dock Labourer

2

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