Origins of the O'Kane surname
About the O'Kanes
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Interesting facts about O'kane
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the O'kane surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were O'kanes most likely to marry?
O Kanes
&
Okanes
Our tell us which families married O'kanes.
What are the most common O'kane first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for O'kanes
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'kanes in 1921
Housekeeper
8
Dressmaker
6
Boot Binder
5
Domestic Servant
5
Hospital Nurse
5
Common male occupations for O'kanes in 1921
General Labourer
11
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
10
Coal Miner
8
Flax Dresser
6
Joiner
6
