Origins of the Glanville surname

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    In 1921, most Glanvilles lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Glanville

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    Common jobs for Glanvilles

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

    Commmon female occupations for Glanvilles in 1921

    Dressmaker

    92

    General Servant Domestic

    38

    Living On Own Means

    36

    Domestic Servant

    29

    Servant

    27

    Commmon male occupations for Glanvilles in 1921

    Carpenter

    44

    General Labourer

    44

    Farmer

    40

    Farm Labourer

    36

    Agricultural Labourer

    28

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