Origins of the Gwinnell surname
About the Gwinnells
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Interesting facts about Gwinnell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gwinnell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Gwinnells most likely to marry?
McGrodys
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Our tell us which families married Gwinnells.
What are the most common Gwinnell first names?
William
Henry
Elizabeth
Sarah
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Common jobs for Gwinnells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gwinnells in 1921
Woollen Cloth Worker
10
Dressmaker
9
Cloth Worker
6
House Keeper
5
Woollen Cloth Weaver
5
Common male occupations for Gwinnells in 1921
Vintner
24
Cooper
13
Cloth Worker
8
Woollen Cloth Worker
6
Coal Miner Hewer
5
