Origins of the Greeley surname

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    In 1921, most Greeleys lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Greeley

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    Who were Greeleys most likely to marry?

    Grilley Or Greeley Or Grillys

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    What are the most common Greeley first names?

    John

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Greeleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Greeleys in 1921

    Laundress

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    Reeler

    3

    Tailoress

    3

    Worker House

    3

    Charwoman

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Greeleys in 1921

    General Labourer

    10

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    10

    Tinsmiths

    6

    Clerks

    5

    Farm Hands

    5

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