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Origins of the Oconnor surname

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Where do most Oconnors live?

In 1921, most Oconnors lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Oconnors

How common is your surname?

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

We have 36,400 records for the Oconnor surname. The oldest one dates back to 1823.

Who were Oconnors most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Oconnor first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Oconnor family members

Common jobs for Oconnors

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Oconnors in 1921
Dressmaker

147

Laundress

121

Domestic Servant

101

Charwoman

99

General Servant Domestic

86

Common Male occupations for Oconnors in 1921
General Labourer

264

Tailor

143

Dock Labourer

134

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

129

Clerks

104

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