Origins of the Gault surname
About the Gaults
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Interesting facts about Gault
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gault surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Gault first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Gaults
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gaults in 1921
Domestic Servant
21
Dressmaker
13
Living On Own Means
10
General Servant
9
General Serv
8
Common male occupations for Gaults in 1921
Fisherman
44
Coal Miner
26
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
17
Clerk
13
Farm Hands
11
