Origins of the Oconnell surname
About the Oconnells
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Interesting facts about Oconnell
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Oconnells most likely to marry?
What are the most common Oconnell first names?
John
Daniel
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Oconnells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Oconnells in 1921
Dressmaker
48
Laundress
47
Charwoman
41
Tailoress
39
General Servant Domestic
35
Common male occupations for Oconnells in 1921
General Labourer
99
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
67
Tailor
67
Dock Labourer
57
Clerks
55
