Origins of the Geil surname
About the Geils
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Interesting facts about Geil
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Geil surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
What are the most common Geil first names?
John
Jacob
Mary
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.
Common female occupations for Geils in 1921
Dairy Woman
1
Dressmaker
1
F S
1
House Maid
1
Stationer's Assistant
1
Common male occupations for Geils in 1921
Apprentices To Other Trades
2
Interpreter
2
Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen
2
Watchmaker
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
