Origins of the Gilvey surname
About the Gilveys
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Interesting facts about Gilvey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gilveys most likely to marry?
Foersts
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What are the most common Gilvey first names?
John
Daniel
Mary
Amelia Ann
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Common jobs for Gilveys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gilveys in 1921
Charwoman
1
Cook
1
Domestic Cook
1
Laundress
1
Telephonists
1
Commmon male occupations for Gilveys in 1921
Book Binder
1
Bookkeepers And Cashiers
1
Carter
1
Coach Builder
1
Cycle Repairer
1
