Origins of the Grinnell surname
About the Grinnells
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Interesting facts about Grinnell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Grinnell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Grinnells most likely to marry?
Grinnell Or Grinel Or Greenell Or Greenall Or Grennell Or Grenel Or Grenals
Our tell us which families married Grinnells.
What are the most common Grinnell first names?
William
John
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Grinnells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Grinnells in 1921
Dressmaker
7
General Servant Domestic
7
Charwoman
6
Laundress
6
General Servant
5
Common male occupations for Grinnells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
22
General Labourer
17
Carpenter
12
Market Gardener
11
Gardeners Labourer
8
