Origins of the Gribbens surname

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    In 1921, most Gribbenses lived in north-east

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    27 Gribbens Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Gribbenses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Gribbenses in 1921

    Apprentice To Dressmaker

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    Commercial Clerk

    1

    Dairymaid

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    French Polisher

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Gribbenses in 1921

    Ag Labourer

    2

    Coal Miner

    2

    Miner

    2

    Pony Driver In Coal Mine (Below Ground)

    2

    Apprentice Silversmith

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