Origins of the Gillen surname
About the Gillens
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Interesting facts about Gillen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gillens most likely to marry?
What are the most common Gillen first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
Common jobs for Gillens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gillens in 1921
Laundress
11
Domestic Servant
10
Cook
6
General Servant
6
Housemaid Domestic
6
Commmon male occupations for Gillens in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
21
General Labourer
14
Coal Miner
10
Farm Hands
9
Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen
9
