Origins of the Gwillim surname
About the Gwillims
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Interesting facts about Gwillim
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gwillim surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
Who were Gwillims most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Gwillims.
What are the most common Gwillim first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gwillims
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gwillims in 1921
Farmers Wife
18
Farmers Daughter
15
At Home
11
Dressmaker
8
Farmers Daur
8
Common male occupations for Gwillims in 1921
Farmer
48
Farmers Son
37
Agricultural Labourer
17
Farm Labourer
15
Yeoman
14
