Origins of the Gameson surname

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    In 1921, most Gamesons lived in south-wales

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    72 Gameson Travel & migration records
    1,300 Gamesons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Gamesons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Gamesons in 1921

    Dress Maker

    6

    Milliner

    6

    Dressmaker

    5

    Charwoman

    3

    Monthly Nurse

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Gamesons in 1921

    Cabinet Maker

    10

    Brickmaker

    9

    Blacksmith

    6

    Builder

    6

    Carpenter

    6

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