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Origins of the O'Connor surname

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We have a total number of 145485 records for people with the last name O'Connor.

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Where do most O'Connors live?

In 1921, most O'Connors lived in London.


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Interesting facts about O'Connors

How common is your surname?

734th most common surname in the UK

We have 39,200 records for the O'Connor surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were O'Connors most likely to marry?

O Connors

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Oconnors

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What are the most common O'Connor first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for O'Connors

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'Connors in 1921
Dressmaker

149

Laundress

124

Charwoman

106

Domestic Servant

102

General Servant Domestic

86

Common Male occupations for O'Connors in 1921
General Labourer

264

Tailor

151

Dock Labourer

134

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

129

Clerks

104

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