Origins of the Gilsenan surname
About the Gilsenans
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Interesting facts about Gilsenan
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John
Patrick
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Gilsenans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gilsenans in 1921
Female Typist London
2
House Servant
2
Annuitant
1
At Home
1
House Keeper
1
Commmon male occupations for Gilsenans in 1921
Shoemaker
6
Dock Labourer
2
Milesman
2
Retired Road Surveyor
2
Baggage Porters
1
