Origins of the O'Dwyer surname
About the O'Dwyers
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Interesting facts about O'dwyer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were O'dwyers most likely to marry?
O Dwyers
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What are the most common O'dwyer first names?
John
Michael
Mary
Margaret
Common jobs for O'dwyers
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'dwyers in 1921
None
4
Annuitant
3
Crochet Manufacturers
3
Dressmaker
3
Living On Own Means
3
Commmon male occupations for O'dwyers in 1921
Porter
6
Roman Catholic Priest
6
Dock Labourer
5
Living On Own Means
5
Clerk
4
