Origins of the Grinyer surname
About the Grinyers
We have a total of 1927 records for people with the last name Grinyer.
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Interesting facts about Grinyer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Grinyer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Grinyers most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Grinyer first names?
William
George
Elizabeth
Ellen
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Common jobs for Grinyers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Grinyers in 1921
Laundress
16
Dressmaker
13
General Servant
6
Annuitant
5
Charwoman
5
Common male occupations for Grinyers in 1921
Carpenter
11
Shipwright
11
Agricultural Labourer
7
Fisherman
7
General Labourer
5
