Origins of the Greed surname

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    In 1921, most Greeds lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Greed first names?

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    Common jobs for Greeds

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    Commmon female occupations for Greeds in 1921

    Dressmaker

    22

    General Servant

    7

    Living On Own Means

    6

    Servant

    6

    Domestic Servant

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Greeds in 1921

    Carpenter

    21

    Farmer

    14

    House Decorator

    9

    Carpenter & Joiner

    8

    Tailor

    8

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