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Origins of the O'Donnell surname

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Where do most O'Donnells live?

In 1921, most O'Donnells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about O'Donnells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 27,300 records for the O'Donnell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were O'Donnells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common O'Donnell first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for O'Donnells

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'Donnells in 1921
Charwoman

75

Domestic Servant

73

Cotton Weaver

71

None

67

Laundress

65

Common Male occupations for O'Donnells in 1921
General Labourer

278

Coal Miner

203

Dock Labourer

112

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

86

Tailor

83

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