Origins of the Gries surname
About the Grieses
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Interesting facts about Gries
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gries surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
What are the most common Gries first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Grieses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Grieses in 1921
F S
2
General Servant Domestic
2
None
2
Agricultural Labourer Wife
1
Artist
1
Common male occupations for Grieses in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
5
Coal Miner
4
Clerks
3
Coal Haulier
3
Waiter
3
