Origins of the Grenan surname
About the Grenans
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Interesting facts about Grenan
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We have for the Grenan surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Grenan first names?
John
Patrick
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Grenans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Grenans in 1921
Actress
1
Ag Labourer
1
Ag Labourer Wife
1
Factory Girl
1
House Parlourmaid Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Grenans in 1921
Miner
2
Puddler Iron Works
2
Shoemaker
2
Ag Labourer
1
Assistant H M Customs And Excise
1
