Origins of the Grier surname

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    OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 34North West 18Isle of ManYorkshire 25East Midlands 7West Midlands 15East 6London 34South East 26South West 9South WalesMid WalesWest WalesNorth Wales 1Republic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

    In 1921, most Griers lived in london

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    Common jobs for Griers

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    Commmon female occupations for Griers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    19

    Housekeeper

    14

    Living On Own Means

    11

    General Servant

    9

    House Servant

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Griers in 1921

    Coal Miner

    33

    Farm Hands

    24

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    22

    Weaver

    21

    Clerk

    12

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