Origins of the Grimsdale surname

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    In 1921, most Grimsdales lived in london

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    100 Grimsdale Travel & migration records
    2,000 Grimsdales found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Grimsdale

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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.

    Commmon female occupations for Grimsdales in 1921

    Dressmaker

    16

    Lace Maker

    10

    Laundress

    9

    Lacemaker

    8

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Grimsdales in 1921

    Carpenter

    15

    Agricultural Labourer

    12

    General Labourer

    12

    Carman

    11

    Chair Maker

    10

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