Origins of the Gerland surname
About the Gerlands
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Interesting facts about Gerland
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gerland surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Gerlands most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Gerlands.
What are the most common Gerland first names?
Henry
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gerlands
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gerlands in 1921
Coal Miners Daughter
3
Independent
2
Private Means
2
Servant
2
Coal Miners Wife
1
Common male occupations for Gerlands in 1921
General Farmers
4
Coal Miner
3
Electrical Engineer
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Butcher
2
