Origins of the Gary surname
About the Garys
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Interesting facts about Gary
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Garys most likely to marry?
What are the most common Gary first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Garys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Garys in 1921
Domestic Servant
13
House Servant
13
Servant
10
Agricultural Labourer
8
General Servant
8
Commmon male occupations for Garys in 1921
Farm Hands
47
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
42
General Farmers
21
Agricultural Labourer
19
Coal Miner
16
