Origins of the Gaskill surname

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    In 1921, most Gaskills lived in london

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    5,600 Gaskills found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Gaskill

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    Common jobs for Gaskills

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

    Common female occupations for Gaskills in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    51

    Dressmaker

    25

    Cotton Winder

    19

    Charwoman

    15

    Domestic Servant

    14

    Common male occupations for Gaskills in 1921

    Coal Miner

    53

    General Labourer

    25

    Joiner

    23

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    16

    Carter

    15

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