Origins of the Gillmour surname

About the Gillmours

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    In 1921, most Gillmours lived in north-west

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    Interesting facts about Gillmour

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    What are the most common Gillmour first names?

    John

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    Jane

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    Common jobs for Gillmours

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Gillmours in 1921

    Out Worker

    2

    Apprentice Dressmaker

    1

    Boot Shop Assistant

    1

    Cook

    1

    Domestic Serv

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Gillmours in 1921

    Barbar

    4

    Ploughman

    3

    Cabinet Maker

    2

    Cork Cutter

    2

    Farm Labourer

    2

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