Origins of the Gomersal surname
About the Gomersals
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Interesting facts about Gomersal
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gomersal surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
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What are the most common Gomersal first names?
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Joseph
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Gomersals
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gomersals in 1921
Rag Sorter
12
Dressmaker
8
Woollen Weaver
8
Cloth Weaver
6
Worsted Spinner
6
Common male occupations for Gomersals in 1921
Coal Miner
28
Coal Miner Hewer
10
Carpet Weaver
7
At Home
6
Woollen Spinner
5
