Origins of the Gallant surname

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    In 1921, most Gallants lived in london

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    1,900 Gallant Travel & migration records
    5,100 Gallants found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Gallant

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    What are the most common Gallant first names?

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    Common jobs for Gallants

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Gallants in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

    24

    Domestic Servant

    22

    Dressmaker

    18

    Laundress

    16

    House Servant

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Gallants in 1921

    Fisherman

    37

    General Labourer

    34

    Undefined Code

    31

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    30

    Agricultural Labourer

    27

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