Origins of the Gums surname
About the Gumses
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Interesting facts about Gums
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gums surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Gums first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gumses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gumses in 1921
Dressmaker
2
Cotton Winder
1
Gardeners Wife
1
Milliner
1
Retired Farmers Wid
1
Common male occupations for Gumses in 1921
Coal Miner
5
Farm Hands
2
Baker's Assistant
1
Bookkeepers And Cashiers
1
Boot Maker Maker
1
