Origins of the Grehan surname
About the Grehans
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Interesting facts about Grehan
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Grehan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Grehan first names?
John
Patrick
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Grehans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Grehans in 1921
Pupil
4
Annuitant
2
No Trade
2
School Mistress Certificated
2
School Teacher
2
Common male occupations for Grehans in 1921
Ordnance Surveyor
5
Coal Miner
4
No Trade
4
Brick Work Labourer
3
General Labourer
3
