Origins of the Gann surname

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    In 1921, most Ganns lived in london

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    Mc Ganns

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    What are the most common Gann first names?

    John

    James

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Ganns

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

    Commmon female occupations for Ganns in 1921

    Kind

    24

    Laundress

    22

    Dressmaker

    16

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Cotton Weaver

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Ganns in 1921

    Farm Hands

    55

    General Farmers

    27

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    27

    Kind

    21

    Agricultural Labourer

    18

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