Origins of the Gwinnett surname
About the Gwinnetts
We have a total of 2013 records for people with the last name Gwinnett.
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Interesting facts about Gwinnett
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gwinnett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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Our tell us which families married Gwinnetts.
What are the most common Gwinnett first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gwinnetts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gwinnetts in 1921
Dressmaker
9
General Servant Domestic
9
Annuitant
6
Domestic Servant
5
Widow
5
Common male occupations for Gwinnetts in 1921
Farm Labourer
12
Agricultural Labourer
11
House Painter
6
Boot Maker
5
Carpenter & Joiner
5
