Origins of the Donelly surname

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    In 1921, most Donellys lived in london

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    Common jobs for Donellys

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    Commmon female occupations for Donellys in 1921

    General Servant

    23

    Domestic Servant

    19

    Servant

    19

    House Servant

    17

    Charwoman

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Donellys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    65

    General Labourer

    46

    Tailor

    25

    Dock Labourer

    23

    Laborer

    20

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