Origins of the O Donnell surname

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    In 1921, most O Donnells lived in london

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    Common jobs for O donnells

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

    Commmon female occupations for O donnells in 1921

    Charwoman

    75

    Domestic Servant

    73

    Cotton Weaver

    71

    None

    67

    Laundress

    65

    Commmon male occupations for O donnells in 1921

    General Labourer

    278

    Coal Miner

    203

    Dock Labourer

    112

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    86

    Tailor

    83

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