Origins of the O'Byrne surname
About the O'Byrnes
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Interesting facts about O'byrne
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the O'byrne surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
Who were O'byrnes most likely to marry?
Obyrnes
&
O Byrnes
Our tell us which families married O'byrnes.
What are the most common O'byrne first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for O'byrnes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for O'byrnes in 1921
Cotton Weaver
5
Dressmaker
3
Elementary School Teacher
3
Factory Hand (Cotton)
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Common male occupations for O'byrnes in 1921
Shoehand
5
Company Promoter
3
Fireman
3
Hairdresser
3
Music Hall Artiste
3
