Origins of the O'Neal surname

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    In 1921, most O'Neals lived in london

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    4,000 O'Neals found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for O'neals

    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'neals in 1921

    General Servant

    19

    Hawker

    17

    Charwoman

    16

    House Keeper

    15

    Servant

    15

    Commmon male occupations for O'neals in 1921

    Farm Hands

    146

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    91

    General Farmers

    74

    General Labourer

    43

    Coal Miner

    41

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