Gregson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gregson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gregson family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 76
Weaver 51
Female Servant 44
Independent 36
Labourer 35
Agricultural Labourer 34
Farmer 28
Ag Lab 20
Male Servant 16
Joiner 16
Cotton Piecer 16
Cotton Spinner 14
Wool Comber 13
Spinner 12
Stone Mason 12
Shoe Maker 10
Plasterer 10
Tailor 9
Cotton Carder 8
Mechanic 8
Draper 7
Silk Weaver 7
Grocer 6
Dress Maker 6
Lab 5

Gregson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gregson 100% 27,210
2 Grigson 86% 1,763
3 Georgeson 56% 1,709
4 Gragson 86% 197
5 Georgson 63% 182

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The surname Gregson is the most popular version of all its varients

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