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Origins of the Molloy surname

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Where do most Molloys live?

In 1921, most Molloys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Molloys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 15,600 records for the Molloy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Molloys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Molloy first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Molloys

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

Common Female occupations for Molloys in 1921
Laundress

58

Dressmaker

52

Domestic Servant

47

Cotton Weaver

46

Charwoman

37

Common Male occupations for Molloys in 1921
General Labourer

136

Dock Labourer

65

Tailor

54

Coal Miner

53

Bricklayer

39

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