Origins of the Gribbon surname

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    In 1921, most Gribbons lived in london

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    Common jobs for Gribbons

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    Commmon female occupations for Gribbons in 1921

    Outworker

    10

    Domestic Servant

    7

    House Keeper

    7

    None

    6

    Outdoor Worker

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Gribbons in 1921

    Coal Miner

    22

    General Labourer

    14

    Weaver

    10

    Porter

    8

    Carter

    6

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