Origins of the O'Byrne surname

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    In 1921, most O'Byrnes lived in london

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    Common jobs for O'byrnes

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    Commmon female occupations for O'byrnes in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

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    Dressmaker

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    Elementary School Teacher

    3

    Factory Hand (Cotton)

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    General Servant Domestic

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    Commmon male occupations for O'byrnes in 1921

    Shoehand

    5

    Company Promoter

    3

    Fireman

    3

    Hairdresser

    3

    Music Hall Artiste

    3

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