Origins of the Gripper surname

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    In 1921, most Grippers lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Gripper first names?

    Edward

    Rufus

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Grippers

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    Commmon female occupations for Grippers in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    14

    Private Means

    12

    Scholar At Home

    4

    Pupil

    3

    Brewer

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Grippers in 1921

    Brewer

    6

    Pupil

    5

    Student

    5

    Blacksmith

    4

    Corn Merchant

    4

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