Origins of the Oconnor surname

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    In 1921, most Oconnors lived in london

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    36,000 Oconnors found in all Census records

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    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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