Origins of the Glegg surname

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    In 1921, most Gleggs lived in london

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    450 Glegg Travel & migration records
    1,700 Gleggs found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Gleggs

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    Commmon female occupations for Gleggs in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    13

    Annuitant

    12

    Dressmaker

    10

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Spinster

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Gleggs in 1921

    Gentleman

    15

    Confectioner

    13

    Esq

    12

    Farmer

    11

    Iron Turner

    11

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