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Origins of the O'Dougherty surname

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About the O'Doughertys

We have a total number of 168 records for people with the last name O'Dougherty.

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Where do most O'Doughertys live?

In 1921, most O'Doughertys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about O'Doughertys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 50 records for the O'Dougherty surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were O'Doughertys most likely to marry?

O Doughertys

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Odoughertys

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What are the most common O'Dougherty first names?

  • John
  • Bernard
  • Mary
  • Catherine

Our birth record sets tell us the names of O'Dougherty family members

Common jobs for O'Doughertys

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'Doughertys in 1921
Living On My Own Means

4

Living On Own Means

2

Cap Maker (Hatter)

1

Dressmaker

1

Nurse Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for O'Doughertys in 1921
Coal Miner

2

Painter

2

Book Keeper For A Shoe Warehouse

1

Bookbinder

1

Boot Manufacturer

1

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