Origins of the Gael surname
About the Gaels
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Interesting facts about Gael
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gaels most likely to marry?
Druatts
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What are the most common Gael first names?
John
Thomas
Sarah
Mary
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Common jobs for Gaels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gaels in 1921
Daughter Of...
2
Labr
2
Living On Own Means
2
Barristers Daughter
1
Conveyance Councel
1
Commmon male occupations for Gaels in 1921
Photographer
3
Son Of...
3
Blacksmith
2
Clerk In Holy Orders
2
Coal Merchant
2
