Origins of the Gislingham surname

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    In 1921, most Gislinghams lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Gislinghams

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    Commmon female occupations for Gislinghams in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Acrobat

    3

    Private Means

    3

    Cabinet Maker

    2

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Gislinghams in 1921

    Cabinet Maker

    12

    Acrobat

    3

    Gymnast

    3

    Porter

    3

    Butcher

    2

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