Origins of the Gwillym surname
About the Gwillyms
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Interesting facts about Gwillym
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We have for the Gwillym surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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John
Thomas
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Gwillyms
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gwillyms in 1921
Paper Box Maker
5
Annuitant
2
Dressmaker
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Widow
2
Common male occupations for Gwillyms in 1921
Brewer
5
Coal Hewer
5
Joiner
5
Coal Miner
4
Esquire
4
