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Origins of the Greaves surname

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Where do most Greaveses live?

In 1921, most Greaveses lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Greaveses

How common is your surname?

465th most common surname in the UK

We have 88,000 records for the Greaves surname. The oldest one dates back to 1550.

Who were Greaveses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Greaves first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Greaveses

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

Common Female occupations for Greaveses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

340

Dressmaker

270

Domestic Servant

189

Living On Own Means

179

Laundress

154

Common Male occupations for Greaveses in 1921
Coal Miner

401

Farmer

333

General Labourer

244

Agricultural Labourer

188

Carter

185

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