Origins of the Grenter surname

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    In 1921, most Grenters lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Grenter

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    Who were Grenters most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Grenter first names?

    John

    George

    Elizabeth

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Grenters

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

    Commmon female occupations for Grenters in 1921

    Dressmaker

    2

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Machinist

    2

    Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Grenters in 1921

    Shoemaker

    7

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Coal Hewer Below Ground

    3

    Coal Miner

    3

    Butcher

    2

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