Origins of the O'Day surname
About the O'Days
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Interesting facts about O'day
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were O'days most likely to marry?
O Days
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What are the most common O'day first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
Common jobs for O'days
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'days in 1921
Charwoman
7
Cotton Winder
5
Domestic
5
Cotton Operative
4
House Keeper
4
Commmon male occupations for O'days in 1921
General Labourer
12
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
8
Coster
7
Dock Labourer
7
Farm Hands
5
