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Origins of the Olday surname

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    In 1921, most Oldays lived in north-east

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    12 Olday Travel & migration records
    58 Oldays found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Olday

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    What are the most common Olday first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Oldays

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

    Common female occupations for Oldays in 1921

    Charwoman

    1

    Domestic General Servant

    1

    House Servant

    1

    Needlewoman

    1

    Common male occupations for Oldays in 1921

    Steward

    3

    Apprentice Plater

    2

    General Farmers

    2

    Foreman Salt Warehouse

    1

    Iron Ship Plater

    1

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