Origins of the Oconner surname
About the Oconners
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Interesting facts about Oconner
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Oconner surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Oconners most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Oconner first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Oconners
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Oconners in 1921
Dressmaker
29
Laundress
14
Charwoman
13
Servant
13
Domestic Servant
12
Common male occupations for Oconners in 1921
Tailor
23
General Labourer
22
Coal Miner
20
Dock Labourer
12
Hawker
12
