Origins of the Geil surname

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    In 1921, most Geils lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Geil first names?

    John

    Jacob

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    Anna

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    Common jobs for Geils

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

    Commmon female occupations for Geils in 1921

    Dairy Woman

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    Dressmaker

    1

    F S

    1

    House Maid

    1

    Stationer's Assistant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Geils in 1921

    Apprentices To Other Trades

    2

    Interpreter

    2

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    2

    Watchmaker

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

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