Origins of the Gadson surname
About the Gadsons
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Interesting facts about Gadson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gadson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
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Our tell us which families married Gadsons.
What are the most common Gadson first names?
James
John
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Gadsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gadsons in 1921
Dressmaker
3
Lady
3
Cook
2
Domestic Servant
2
Apprentice (Bakery)
1
Common male occupations for Gadsons in 1921
Farm Hands
9
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
8
Agricultural Labourer
7
Coal Miner
5
Butcher
4
