Origins of the Gunnell surname

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    In 1921, most Gunnells lived in london

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    740 Gunnell Travel & migration records
    5,300 Gunnells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Gunnell

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    What are the most common Gunnell first names?

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    Common jobs for Gunnells

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

    Commmon female occupations for Gunnells in 1921

    Laundress

    22

    Charwoman

    18

    Dressmaker

    14

    Living On Own Means

    14

    General Servant

    12

    Commmon male occupations for Gunnells in 1921

    General Labourer

    25

    Agricultural Labourer

    20

    Clerk

    19

    Painter

    15

    Errand Boy

    12

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