Origins of the O'Shea surname
About the O'Sheas
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Interesting facts about O'shea
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were O'sheas most likely to marry?
O Sheas
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What are the most common O'shea first names?
John
Patrick
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for O'sheas
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for O'sheas in 1921
Tailoress
33
Dressmaker
28
Laundress
23
Charwoman
22
Cook Domestic
20
Common male occupations for O'sheas in 1921
General Labourer
60
Tailor
45
Porter
29
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
20
Clerk
19
