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Origins of the O'Donohue surname

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Where do most O'Donohues live?

In 1921, most O'Donohues lived in London.


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Interesting facts about O'Donohues

How common is your surname?

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

We have 397 records for the O'Donohue surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were O'Donohues most likely to marry?

O Donohues

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Odonohues

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What are the most common O'Donohue first names?

  • John
  • Michael
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for O'Donohues

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'Donohues in 1921
Dressmaker

4

Housekeeper

3

Laundress

3

Charwoman

2

Jute Weaver Power Loom

2

Common Male occupations for O'Donohues in 1921
Coal Miner

6

Tailor

3

Able Seaman & Trimmer

2

Cabinet Maker

2

Clerks

2

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