Origins of the Gillispie surname
About the Gillispies
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Interesting facts about Gillispie
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gillispie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
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What are the most common Gillispie first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gillispies
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gillispies in 1921
Domestic Servant
7
Dressmaker
6
Milliner
6
Wife
6
Laundress
5
Common male occupations for Gillispies in 1921
Farm Hands
33
Coal Miner
24
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
13
General Farmers
11
Blacksmith
8
