Origins of the Gonshaw surname
About the Gonshaws
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Interesting facts about Gonshaw
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gonshaw surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Gonshaws most likely to marry?
Klebanoffs
Our tell us which families married Gonshaws.
What are the most common Gonshaw first names?
Louis
Joseph
Lilian
Denise
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Common jobs for Gonshaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gonshaws in 1921
Cotton Weaver
2
Cotton Winder
1
Domestic Servant
1
House Keeper
1
Laundress
1
Common male occupations for Gonshaws in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
1
Boot Maker
1
Carter
1
Cloth Finisher
1
Coal Miner
1
