Origins of the Gilcrist surname
About the Gilcrists
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Interesting facts about Gilcrist
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gilcrists most likely to marry?
Bixlers
What are the most common Gilcrist first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Gilcrists
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gilcrists in 1921
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2
Grocer And Partner
2
Laundress
2
Plowmans Wife
2
Boot Machinist
1
Commmon male occupations for Gilcrists in 1921
Plowman
2
Provision Broker
2
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
2
Shirieff Officer
2
Tailor
2
