Origins of the Grieg surname
About the Griegs
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Interesting facts about Grieg
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What are the most common Grieg first names?
James
John
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Griegs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Griegs in 1921
Dressmaker
9
Dress Maker
5
House Keeper
5
House Servant
5
Living On Own Means
5
Commmon male occupations for Griegs in 1921
Weaver
10
Mason
7
Merchant
7
Tenant
7
Fisherman
6
