Origins of the O'Flynn surname
About the O'Flynns
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Interesting facts about O'flynn
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the O'flynn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were O'flynns most likely to marry?
O Flynns
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Oflynns
Our tell us which families married O'flynns.
What are the most common O'flynn first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for O'flynns
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'flynns in 1921
Cook
4
Hawker
4
Assisting In Fish Business
3
Dressmaker
3
Cook Domestic
2
Common male occupations for O'flynns in 1921
Tailor
7
Barrister
5
Clerk
3
Clerks
3
Hawker
3
