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Origins of the O'Harrow surname

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We have a total number of 441 records for people with the last name O'Harrow.

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Where do most O'Harrows live?

In 1921, most O'Harrows lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about O'Harrows

How common is your surname?

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

We have 296 records for the O'Harrow surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were O'Harrows most likely to marry?

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O Harrows

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What are the most common O'Harrow first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for O'Harrows

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

Common Female occupations for O'Harrows in 1921
Bleacher

5

Muslin Sewer

3

Dairymaid

2

F S

2

General Servant Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for O'Harrows in 1921
Coal Miner

6

Laborer

6

Shoemaker

3

Cotton Weaver

2

Lab

2

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