Origins of the Gabriel surname

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    In 1921, most Gabriels lived in london

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    3,100 Gabriel Travel & migration records
    8,200 Gabriels found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Gabriel

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    We have for the Gabriel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1486.

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    What are the most common Gabriel first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Gabriels

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

    Commmon female occupations for Gabriels in 1921

    Dressmaker

    34

    Laundress

    27

    Domestic Servant

    20

    Living On Own Means

    20

    Milliner

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Gabriels in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    41

    Coal Miner

    40

    Tailor

    33

    General Labourer

    24

    Farm Hands

    22

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