Origins of the Gunner surname

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    In 1921, most Gunners lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Gunner first names?

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    Common jobs for Gunners

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

    Commmon female occupations for Gunners in 1921

    Servant

    32

    General Servant Domestic

    31

    Domestic Servant

    29

    General Servant

    29

    Dressmaker

    26

    Commmon male occupations for Gunners in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    78

    General Labourer

    60

    Gardener

    55

    Farm Labourer

    46

    Carpenter

    36

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