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Origins of the Gwyther surname

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We have a total number of 6005 records for people with the last name Gwyther.

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Where do most Gwythers live?

In 1921, most Gwythers lived in South Wales.


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Interesting facts about Gwythers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,560 records for the Gwyther surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Gwythers most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Gwyther first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Gwythers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Gwythers in 1921
Dressmaker

42

Domestic Servant

15

Living On Own Means

15

Laundress

14

Farmers Wife

12

Common Male occupations for Gwythers in 1921
Farmer

45

Coal Miner

34

Tailor

28

Carpenter

26

Shipwright

20

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