Origins of the Ola surname

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    In 1921, most Olas lived in yorkshire

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    Interesting facts about Ola

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    Who were Olas most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Ola first names?

    John

    Joseph

    Mary

    Maria

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    Common jobs for Olas

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

    Commmon female occupations for Olas in 1921

    Dressmaker

    3

    Kitchenmaid Domestic

    1

    School Mistress

    1

    Victualler

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Olas in 1921

    Bookkeeping Machine Operators

    1

    Carpenter

    1

    Engine Driver

    1

    Farm Hands

    1

    Fishing Occupations

    1

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