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Joseph O'Connor

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Personal Details

Given Name
Joseph
Surname
O'Connor
Occupation
Comptroller of the Treasury

The Name Joseph

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God will increase or God shall add.
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The O'Connor Surname

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Descendant of Conchobhar, derived from 'conchobhar' meaning 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover.'
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