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Origins of the O Niel surname

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    In 1921, most O Niels lived in london

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    Common jobs for O niels

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    Common female occupations for O niels in 1921

    Dressmaker

    15

    Hawker

    15

    House Keeper

    14

    Servant

    14

    General Servant

    12

    Common male occupations for O niels in 1921

    General Labourer

    55

    Coal Miner

    40

    Hawker

    20

    Shoemaker

    13

    Chemical Labourer

    12

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