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Origins of the O'Nion surname

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Where do most O'Nions live?

In 1921, most O'Nions lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about O'Nions

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,200 records for the O'Nion surname. The oldest one dates back to 1911.

Who were O'Nions most likely to marry?

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What are the most common O'Nion first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for O'Nions

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'Nions in 1921
Laundress

26

Dressmaker

22

General Servant Domestic

15

Domestic Servant

11

Charwoman

10

Common Male occupations for O'Nions in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

37

Baker

17

Carpenter

17

Churchwardens

16

Coal Miner

16

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