Origins of the Gaiter surname
About the Gaiters
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Interesting facts about Gaiter
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What are the most common Gaiter first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gaiters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gaiters in 1921
House Servant
4
At Home
3
Cotton Spinner
3
Boot Binder
2
Domestic Servant
2
Commmon male occupations for Gaiters in 1921
Carpenter
4
Shoemaker
4
Baker
3
Wood Chopper
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
