Origins of the Donohue surname

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    In 1921, most Donohues lived in london

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    Common jobs for Donohues

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

    Commmon female occupations for Donohues in 1921

    Charwoman

    34

    Laundress

    19

    Servant

    18

    Hawker

    16

    Dressmaker

    14

    Commmon male occupations for Donohues in 1921

    General Labourer

    63

    Dock Labourer

    38

    Clerks

    32

    Fireman

    23

    Laborer

    23

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