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Origins of the O'Hara surname

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Where do most O'Haras live?

In 1921, most O'Haras lived in London.


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Interesting facts about O'Haras

How common is your surname?

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

We have 22,600 records for the O'Hara surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were O'Haras most likely to marry?

Oharas

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O Haras

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What are the most common O'Hara first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for O'Haras

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'Haras in 1921
Cotton Weaver

85

Worsted Spinner

78

Dressmaker

75

Hawker

68

Domestic Servant

59

Common Male occupations for O'Haras in 1921
General Labourer

164

Coal Miner

163

Hawker

83

Dock Labourer

81

Tailor

79

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