Origins of the Donnolly surname
About the Donnollys
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Interesting facts about Donnolly
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Donnollys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Donnolly first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Donnollys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Donnollys in 1921
Mill Worker
9
Dressmaker
8
Hawker
7
Charwoman
6
Housekeeper
6
Commmon male occupations for Donnollys in 1921
Dock Labourer
17
General Labourer
12
Coal Miner
7
Sailor
5
School Boy
5
