Origins of the Owld surname

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    In 1921, most Owlds lived in northern-ireland

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    Interesting facts about Owld

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    Who were Owlds most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Owld first names?

    John

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    Ann

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Owlds

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

    Commmon female occupations for Owlds in 1921

    Tailoress

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    Gentlemans Tailoress

    1

    Tailoress Apprentice

    1

    Working Housekeeper

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Owlds in 1921

    Boiler Maker

    1

    Boot Closer

    1

    Bootmaker Repairer

    1

    Gardener

    1

    Painter

    1

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