Origins of the Gowsell surname

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    In 1921, most Gowsells lived in east-midlands

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    40 Gowsell Travel & migration records
    200 Gowsells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Gowsell

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    Who were Gowsells most likely to marry?

    Goades

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    What are the most common Gowsell first names?

    Joseph

    David

    Elizabeth

    Ellen

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    Common jobs for Gowsells

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

    Commmon female occupations for Gowsells in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Housemaid Domestic

    2

    Assistant In Business

    1

    Baker Dealer

    1

    Charwoman

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Gowsells in 1921

    Joiner

    9

    Carpenter & Joiner

    2

    Farm Bailiff

    2

    Wheelwright

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

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