Origins of the Grimsdale surname
About the Grimsdales
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Interesting facts about Grimsdale
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Grimsdale surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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Our tell us which families married Grimsdales.
What are the most common Grimsdale first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Sarah
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Common jobs for Grimsdales
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Grimsdales in 1921
Dressmaker
16
Lace Maker
10
Laundress
9
Lacemaker
8
Living On Own Means
8
Common male occupations for Grimsdales in 1921
Carpenter
15
Agricultural Labourer
12
General Labourer
12
Carman
11
Chair Maker
10
