Origins of the Gal surname
About the Gals
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Interesting facts about Gal
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gals most likely to marry?
Gal*s
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What are the most common Gal first names?
Janos
Josef
Maria
Mary
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Common jobs for Gals
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gals in 1921
General Servant
2
Charwoman
1
Cook(D)
1
Dressmaker
1
House Wife
1
Commmon male occupations for Gals in 1921
Carpenters
2
Farm Labourer
2
Mercht
2
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
2
Able Seaman
1
