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Origins of the O'Neil surname

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Where do most O'Neils live?

In 1921, most O'Neils lived in London.


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Interesting facts about O'Neils

How common is your surname?

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

We have 34,200 records for the O'Neil surname. The oldest one dates back to 1810.

Who were O'Neils most likely to marry?

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What are the most common O'Neil first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for O'Neils

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'Neils in 1921
Hawker

189

Domestic Servant

142

Cotton Weaver

113

Mill Worker

95

Housekeeper

94

Common Male occupations for O'Neils in 1921
Coal Miner

491

General Labourer

376

Dock Labourer

156

Tailor

130

Hawker

117

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