Origins of the Gowran surname

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    In 1921, most Gowrans lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Gowrans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Gowrans in 1921

    Paper Bag Maker

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    Assisting In Business

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    Cook Domestic Servant

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    Cotton Factory Operative

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    Commmon male occupations for Gowrans in 1921

    Laborer

    2

    Ag Labourer

    1

    Bakers Boy

    1

    Basket Maker

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    Dairymen

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