Origins of the Carnegie surname

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    In 1921, most Carnegies lived in london

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    Common jobs for Carnegies

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    Commmon female occupations for Carnegies in 1921

    Dressmaker

    33

    House Keeper

    24

    Annuitant

    22

    Flax Spinner

    22

    Housekeeper

    22

    Commmon male occupations for Carnegies in 1921

    Farmer

    35

    Farm Servant

    27

    Ploughman

    26

    Shoemaker

    26

    General Labourer

    23

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