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Origins of the Gregson surname

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About the Gregsons

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Where do most Gregsons live?

In 1921, most Gregsons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Gregsons

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 40,000 records for the Gregson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1397.

Who were Gregsons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Gregson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Gregsons

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

Common Female occupations for Gregsons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

602

Weaver

169

Cotton Winder

124

Dressmaker

123

Weaver Cotton

123

Common Male occupations for Gregsons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

265

Joiner

153

Cotton Spinner

149

Farmer

136

General Labourer

114

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