Origins of the Greir surname

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    In 1921, most Greirs lived in london

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    Common jobs for Greirs

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    Commmon female occupations for Greirs in 1921

    Bleacher

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    Dressmaker

    3

    At Home

    2

    Governess

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Greirs in 1921

    Coal Miner

    4

    Baker

    3

    Carter

    3

    Candlmaker

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    2

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