Origins of the Gailey surname
About the Gaileys
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Interesting facts about Gailey
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gaileys most likely to marry?
What are the most common Gailey first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gaileys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gaileys in 1921
Dressmaker
9
Housekeeper
9
Living On Own Means
5
Laundress
4
Servant
4
Commmon male occupations for Gaileys in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
10
Farm Labourer
8
General Labourer
7
Carpenter
6
Coal Miner
6
