Origins of the Gadsden surname
About the Gadsdens
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Interesting facts about Gadsden
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We have for the Gadsden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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John
James
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Gadsdens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gadsdens in 1921
Straw Plaiter
22
Lace Maker
17
Dressmaker
16
Lacemaker
11
Farmers Wife
10
Common male occupations for Gadsdens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
31
Farmers Son
23
Farmer
22
Baker
18
Farm Labourer
14
