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Origins of the Gwennap surname

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About the Gwennaps

We have a total number of 297 records for people with the last name Gwennap.

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Where do most Gwennaps live?

In 1921, most Gwennaps lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Gwennaps

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 252 records for the Gwennap surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Gwennaps most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Gwennap first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Jane
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Gwennaps

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

Common Female occupations for Gwennaps in 1921
Charwoman

2

Farmers Daughter Scholar

2

None

2

At School

1

Charwoman Husband Abroad

1

Common Male occupations for Gwennaps in 1921
At School

6

Farmer

6

General Labourer

4

Joiner

4

Working On Farm

4

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