Origins of the Ganton surname
About the Gantons
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Interesting facts about Ganton
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What are the most common Ganton first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gantons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gantons in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Living On Own Means
4
Charwoman
3
Annuitant
2
Cotton...Spinner
2
Commmon male occupations for Gantons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
8
Baker
7
Wheelwright
6
Blacksmith
3
Bricklayer
2
