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Origins of the O'Rourke surname

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Where do most O'Rourkes live?

In 1921, most O'Rourkes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about O'Rourkes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 6,460 records for the O'Rourke surname. The oldest one dates back to 1848.

Who were O'Rourkes most likely to marry?

O Rourkes

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Orourkes

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What are the most common O'Rourke first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for O'Rourkes

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'Rourkes in 1921
Dressmaker

26

Hawker

22

Cotton Weaver

21

General Servant Domestic

16

Charwoman

14

Common Male occupations for O'Rourkes in 1921
Coal Miner

48

General Labourer

46

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

39

Tailor

31

Tinsmiths

24

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