Origins of the Greg surname

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    In 1921, most Gregs lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Greg

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    Common jobs for Gregs

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    Commmon female occupations for Gregs in 1921

    Private Means

    10

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Servant

    7

    House Servant

    5

    General Servant

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Gregs in 1921

    Cotton Manufacturer

    5

    Shoemaker

    5

    Flesher

    4

    Indlr

    4

    Indwalr

    4

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