Origins of the Grell surname
About the Grells
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Interesting facts about Grell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Grells most likely to marry?
Bathricks
&
Gladharts
What are the most common Grell first names?
John
William
Anna
Mary
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Common jobs for Grells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Grells in 1921
Governess
2
Cook Domestic
1
Domestic Servant
1
Domestic Servant Housemaid
1
Domestic Servant Nurse
1
Commmon male occupations for Grells in 1921
Ship's Cook
8
Farm Hands
6
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
5
Chief Cook
3
Chief Cook & Baker
3
