Origins of the O'Friel surname

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    In 1921, most O'Friels lived in yorkshire

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    What are the most common O'friel first names?

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    Common jobs for O'friels

    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'friels in 1921

    Bricklayer Wife

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    Commmon male occupations for O'friels in 1921

    Agric Lab

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    Bricklayer

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    Male Assistant Civil Engineers

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    Shoemaker

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    Tailor

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