Origins of the Donoghue surname

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    In 1921, most Donoghues lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Donoghue

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    Common jobs for Donoghues

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

    Commmon female occupations for Donoghues in 1921

    Charwoman

    47

    Dressmaker

    36

    Laundress

    35

    Tailoress

    30

    Servant

    28

    Commmon male occupations for Donoghues in 1921

    General Labourer

    128

    Tailor

    58

    Dock Labourer

    49

    Coal Miner

    46

    Bricklayers Labourer

    30

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