Origins of the Glasson surname

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    In 1921, most Glassons lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Glasson

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    Who were Glassons most likely to marry?

    Mc Glassons

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    What are the most common Glasson first names?

    John

    William

    Elizabeth

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Glassons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Glassons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    28

    Living On Own Means

    19

    General Servant Domestic

    18

    Tailoress

    15

    At Home

    14

    Commmon male occupations for Glassons in 1921

    Tin Miner

    56

    Copper Miner

    44

    Farmer

    36

    Blacksmith

    32

    Fisherman

    28

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