Origins of the O'Donnell surname
About the O'Donnells
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Interesting facts about O'donnell
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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
