Origins of the Gilfile surname
About the Gilfiles
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Interesting facts about Gilfile
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gilfiles most likely to marry?
Allburns
What are the most common Gilfile first names?
Thomas
James
Mary
Clara Amelia
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Common jobs for Gilfiles
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gilfiles in 1921
Silk Winder
2
At Home
1
Dairymaid
1
Domestic Servant General
1
Genl Serv (Domestic)
1
Commmon male occupations for Gilfiles in 1921
Chemic Works Lab
1
Circular Sawyer
1
Colour Matcher (Worsted)
1
Colour Mixer Worsted
1
Contractor
1
