Origins of the Gresley surname
About the Gresleys
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Interesting facts about Gresley
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William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Gresleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gresleys in 1921
Dressmaker
38
Annuitant
23
Living On Own Means
19
Dress Maker
16
Private Means
16
Commmon male occupations for Gresleys in 1921
Farmer
56
Carpenter
24
Able Seaman
18
Seaman
16
General Labourer
14
