Origins of the O'Keffe surname

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    In 1921, most O'Keffes lived in london

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    What are the most common O'keffe first names?

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    Bridget

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    Common jobs for O'keffes

    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'keffes in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

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    Cook

    1

    Day Nurse (Day)

    1

    Electric Power

    1

    Nedle Woman

    1

    Commmon male occupations for O'keffes in 1921

    Letter Sorter G P O

    2

    Canvassing Clerk To Trade Protection Society

    1

    Carier

    1

    Colliery Labourer

    1

    Dock Labour

    1

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