Origins of the Grinnell surname

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    In 1921, most Grinnells lived in west-midlands

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    930 Grinnell Travel & migration records
    2,000 Grinnells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Grinnell

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    Who were Grinnells most likely to marry?

    Grinnell Or Grinel Or Greenell Or Greenall Or Grennell Or Grenel Or Grenals
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    What are the most common Grinnell first names?

    William

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    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.

    Commmon female occupations for Grinnells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    7

    General Servant Domestic

    7

    Charwoman

    6

    Laundress

    6

    General Servant

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Grinnells in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    22

    General Labourer

    17

    Carpenter

    12

    Market Gardener

    11

    Gardeners Labourer

    8

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