Origins of the Gawthrop surname

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    In 1921, most Gawthrops lived in east

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    150 Gawthrop Travel & migration records
    1,400 Gawthrops found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Gawthrop

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    Common jobs for Gawthrops

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

    Commmon female occupations for Gawthrops in 1921

    Dressmaker

    14

    Milliner

    7

    Worsted Spinner

    6

    Power Loom Weaver

    5

    Dress Maker

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Gawthrops in 1921

    Railway Clerk

    11

    Plasterer

    10

    Farm Labourer

    7

    Engine Driver

    6

    Farmer

    6

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