Origins of the Oreilly surname

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    In 1921, most Oreillys lived in london

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    17,000 Oreilly Travel & migration records
    6,300 Oreillys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Oreillys

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

    Common female occupations for Oreillys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    23

    Living On Own Means

    17

    Housekeeper

    16

    None

    16

    Cook Domestic

    14

    Common male occupations for Oreillys in 1921

    Tailor

    27

    General Labourer

    23

    Roman Catholic Priest

    22

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    22

    Clerk

    16

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