Origins of the Grimsteed surname

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    In 1921, most Grimsteeds lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Grimsteed first names?

    John

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Grimsteeds

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Grimsteeds in 1921

    Farmers Wife

    2

    Land Owner

    2

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Milliner

    2

    Farmer's Daur

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Grimsteeds in 1921

    Farmer's Son

    2

    Pewterer

    2

    Window Dresser

    2

    Clerk (Railway)

    1

    Cowman

    1

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