Origins of the Gwillian surname
About the Gwillians
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Interesting facts about Gwillian
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gwillian surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Gwillians most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Gwillian first names?
John
Thomas
Ann
Mary
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Common jobs for Gwillians
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gwillians in 1921
General Servant Domestic
5
House Servant
5
Domestic Servant
4
Dressmaker
3
General Servant
3
Common male occupations for Gwillians in 1921
Coal Miner
8
Collier
6
Blacksmith
4
Farmer
4
Wheelwright
4
