Origins of the Gerald surname
About the Geralds
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Interesting facts about Gerald
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John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
Common jobs for Geralds
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Geralds in 1921
Living On Own Means
12
Private Means
10
Charwoman
8
Dress Maker
8
Governess
8
Commmon male occupations for Geralds in 1921
Farm Hands
18
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
10
Laborer
8
Dock Labourer
7
General Labourer
7
